Bush* has to personally approve or disapprove UAE takeover.

[spanone]

He can't worm out of this one.

~snip~ WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 — The Dubai company seeking to take over management of six American port terminals formally asked the Bush administration today to conduct a deeper investigation into security concerns surrounding the deal.

The request leaves President Bush in the politically delicate position of having to personally approve or disapprove the takeover. ~snip~

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/26/politics/26cnd-ports.html?ei=5094&en=daf4d1f7f9df528b&hp=&ex=1141016400&partner=AOL&pagewanted=print

[jimshoes]

1. He'll probably issue a signing statement

in case he has to weasel out of responsibility somehow.

[Botany]

2. Sec. Snow is getting the paperwork in order.

[spanone]

3. LOL Spot on!

:rofl:

[Botany]

4. that's one million $s

Snow will get 33 suitcases like that one if the deal goes through.

And guess what company will get to build the infrastructure for the new and
expanded UAE ports?

HALIBURTON