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  • Citing national security, Bush sends $20M directly to PA

    07/09/2003 1:16:22 PM PDT · by yonif · 13 replies · 153+ views
    Haaretz ^ | 09/07/2003 22:35 | Nathan Guttman, Haaretz Correspondent, and Agencies
    The U.S. administration, citing "national security needs and special circumstances" to bypass Congressional prohibitions, is sending $20 million in special aid to the Palestinian Authority to help strengthen the government of Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas. Israel was notified of the aid and did not express any objections. Congressional legislation prohibits direct aid to the PA, requiring aid to go through international agencies or non-governmental organizations. Therefore, President George W. Bush needed a special article in the legislation that allows the president to bypass the prohibition for reasons of national security and unexpected circumstances. After consultation with Congress, Deputy Secretary...