[Eric in the Ozarks]

I guarantee it won't "go through" on March 2nd. In fact, I'd lay my usual bet, $10 to your charity, that April or even May will pass without this deal being finalized.

[MillerCreek]

Yes, I was just quoting the effective date for the Port Deal based upon the existing Port Deal. That unless or until there is legislative interruption or the President retracts/rescinds the Deal, the implementation, the effective date is "March 2, 2006".

I do agree that Congress appears concerted and ready to express a majority effort to intervene prior to March 2, if the President does not rescind the Deal (which doesn't look likely). AND, that Congress appears ready to override a Presidential veto if Bush uses one.