AP: GOP governors threaten to block port deal

[PhilipShore]

GOP governors threaten to block port deal
The Associated Press/WASHINGTON
By WILL LESTER

FEB. 21 4:51 A.M. ET Two Republican governors are threatening legal action to block an Arab company from taking over operations in major U.S. ports and some GOP lawmakers say the deal should be closely examined.

In the uneasy climate after the Sept 11 terrorist attacks, the Bush administration decision to allow the transaction is threatening to develop a major political headache for the White House.

New York Gov. George Pataki and Maryland Gov. Robert Ehrlich on Monday voiced doubts about the acquisition of a British company that has been running six U.S. ports by Dubai Ports World, a state-owned business in the United Arab Emirates.

Both governors indicated they may try to cancel lease arrangements at ports in their states because of the DP World takeover.

http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D8FTE5KG8.htm?campaign_id=apn_home_down&chan=db

[Hekate]

1. Finally some sane Republicans with a grip on reality.

[Hekate]

2. Finally some sane Republicans with a grip on reality.

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