Tuesday, September 08, 2009
U.S. Says Pakistan Made Changes to Missiles Sold for Defense
The United States has accused Pakistan of illegally modifying American-made missiles to expand its capability to strike land targets, a potential threat to India, according to senior administration and Congressional officials. Brief details here.
Before lawmakers departed for their summer recess, administration officials briefed Congress on the protest to Pakistan. The dispute has the potential to delay or possibly even derail the legislation to provide Pakistan with $7.5 billion in civilian aid over five years; lawmakers are expected to vote on the aid package when they return from their recess next month.
IMO: Let's hope they stop the $7.5 billion. That would save money and could help to prevent a nuclear war, if it is not too late.
Before lawmakers departed for their summer recess, administration officials briefed Congress on the protest to Pakistan. The dispute has the potential to delay or possibly even derail the legislation to provide Pakistan with $7.5 billion in civilian aid over five years; lawmakers are expected to vote on the aid package when they return from their recess next month.
IMO: Let's hope they stop the $7.5 billion. That would save money and could help to prevent a nuclear war, if it is not too late.
# posted by uv : 8:18 AM
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