[Blzbba]

Ahhhhh. A connection is found here:


From an article in today's USAToday (that I can't link to): Dubai Ports World acquired the port operations of the American rail company CSX in 2004 for $1.15 billion. John Snow, President Bush's treasury secretary, was chairman of CSX before joining the administration in 2003.

Nope. No 'conflict of interest' here. Move along! (Google 'John Snow UAE Ports' and select the topmost link to USAToday article)

[TomGuy]

Nope. No 'conflict of interest' here. Move along! (Google 'John Snow UAE Ports' and select the topmost link to USAToday article)

Nor here:

DP WORLD EXECUTIVE NOMINATED FOR PRESITIGOUS US GOVT POSITION (Dubai Ports World)
	Posted by hedgetrimmer On News/Activism 02/19/2006 2:33:10 PM CST · 147 replies · 1,321+ views Dubai Ports World ^ | 24 January 2006 | Tom Mollo Dubai, 24 January 2006: - Global ports operator DP World today welcomed news that one of its senior executives, Dave Sanborn, has been nominated by US President George W. Bush to serve as Maritime Administrator a key transportation appointment reporting directly to Norman Mineta the Secretary of Transportation and Cabinet Member.
[Eyes closed tightly] Nope, don't see any cronyism at all.