Congress May Dock Pakistan Aid Over Bin Laden

[cbdo2007]

Congress may dock Pakistan aid over bin Laden

By DONNA CASSATA, Associated Press Donna Cassata, Associated Press – 28 mins ago

WASHINGTON – Congress may consider cutting the almost $1.3 billion in annual aid to Pakistan if it turns out the Islamabad government knew where Osama bin Laden was hiding, the head of the Senate Intelligence Committee said Tuesday.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., said she wants more details from CIA director Leon Panetta and others about the Pakistani government's role. Feinstein spoke to reporters about the raid that killed bin Laden early Monday and the questions raised by his hiding place deep inside Pakistan.

The No. 2 House Democratic leader, Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland, said if Pakistan doesn't ease doubts about its dedication to fighting terrorists, Congress should explore whether it makes sense to reduce U.S. aid to that country.

"I don't know whether it would be effective or counterproductive, we'll have to look at that," he told reporters, adding, "It needs to be looked into."

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110503/ap_on_re_us/us_bin_laden_pakistan_congress
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Hmmmmm....what if we find out Pakistan notified Bush/Cheney that Osama Bin Laden was there back in 2006?? This story may get some legs as it progresses. We know Bush and Musharraf are both dirty criminals so maybe this be a big link for us.

[LiberalFighter]

1. Conditions need to be applied in addition to easing doubts.

It would take a lot to ease my doubts about Pakistan.

[Obamanaut]

2. Oh good. Those dollars can be used for aid to US citizens here in the US. nt