Republicans: Ports Deal Doomed in Congress
WASHINGTON - Republican congressional leaders told President Bush Thursday his plan allowing a company owned by the government of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates to take control of some U.S. port operations faces certain defeat in Congreess, GOP officials said. Bush, however, insisted again that he would veto the legislation if it reaches his desk.
The GOP leaders conveyed the news one day after a House comittee voted 62-2to block the deal and Senate Democrats demanded a vote.
WASHINGTON - Republican congressional leaders told President Bush Thursday his plan allowing a company owned by the government of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates to take control of some U.S. port operations faces certain defeat in Congreess, GOP officials said. Bush, however, insisted again that he would veto the legislation if it reaches his desk.
The GOP leaders conveyed the news one day after a House comittee voted 62-2to block the deal and Senate Democrats demanded a vote.
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