Canada Angus Reid: Dubai Ports Agreement Rejected in U.S.

[PhilipShore]

Canada
Angus Reid Global Scan : Polls & Research
February 26, 2006

http://www.angus-reid.com/polls/index.cfm/fuseaction/viewItem/itemID/11015

(Angus Reid Global Scan) – Many Americans disagree with their federal government’s decision to allow a company based in the United Arab Emirates to operate six major ports in the United States, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 64 per cent of respondents say Dubai Ports World should not be allowed to buy port operating rights.

Over the past few days, several Republican and Democratic lawmakers have voiced their opposition to a deal that would place the shipping operations of six major U.S. seaports under the supervision of Dubai Ports World—a state-owned company from the United Arab Emirates. On Feb. 23, the company volunteered to postpone its takeover.

Last week, senators from both major parties said they would push for a vote on legislation that would block the takeover, while at the same time urging the federal government to conduct a national security review of its implications.