Despite Rights Concerns, U.S. Plans to Resume Egypt Aid

[Richard]

I have no explanation for this one. :confused:

Richard :munchin

Despite Rights Concerns, U.S. Plans to Resume Egypt Aid
NYT, 15 mAR 2012

The Obama administration plans to resume military aid to Egypt, American officials said on Thursday, signaling its willingness to remain deeply engaged with the generals now running the country despite concerns over abuses and a still-uncertain transition to democracy.

To restart the aid, which has been a cornerstone of American relations with Egypt for more than three decades, the administration plans on sidestepping a new Congressional requirement that for the first time directly links military assistance to the protection of basic freedoms.

(Cont'd) http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/16/world/middleeast/us-military-aid-to-egypt-to-resume-officials-say.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

[greenberetTFS]

I have no explanation for this one.

Richard :munchin

Despite Rights Concerns, U.S. Plans to Resume Egypt Aid
NYT, 15 mAR 2012

The Obama administration plans to resume military aid to Egypt, American officials said on Thursday, signaling its willingness to remain deeply engaged with the generals now running the country despite concerns over abuses and a still-uncertain transition to democracy.

To restart the aid, which has been a cornerstone of American relations with Egypt for more than three decades, the administration plans on sidestepping a new Congressional requirement that for the first time directly links military assistance to the protection of basic freedoms.

(Cont'd) http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/16/world/middleeast/us-military-aid-to-egypt-to-resume-officials-say.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

And now the rest of the story..........:eek:


Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is expected to waive the requirement on national security grounds as soon as early next week, according to administration and Congressional officials. That would allow some, but not yet all of $1.3 billion in military aid this year to move forward, said the officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity so that they could discuss internal deliberations.......:rolleyes:

Big Teddy :munchin

[blue902]

[QUOTE=Richard;440218]I have no explanation for this one. :confused:

Richard



Could you elaborate on the part that is evading explanation from your perspective? HRD, the waiver, Congressional requirements, waiver precedents?