"Obama gets bill to triple level of aid to Pakistan" by Jim Abrams, Associated Press | October 1, 2009
WASHINGTON - Legislation to triple aid to Pakistan in hopes of stemming the tide of radicalism and anti-Americanism in that nation cleared Congress yesterday and moved to President Obama for his signature.
The bill, approved by a voice vote in the House, would provide Pakistan with $1.5 billion a year over the next five years. The Senate passed the bill last week.
Nice to know you have that kind of change to spare, 'murkn. Not like you are running trillion-dollar deficits or anything.
The aid would be focused on democratic, economic, and social development programs.
Yeah, sure.
“The United States has an enormous stake in the security and stability of Pakistan,’’ said Howard Berman, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. “We need to forge a true strategic partnership with Pakistan and its people, strengthen Pakistan’s democratic government, and work to make Pakistan a source of stability in a volatile region.’’
The final bill was crafted by Berman, a California Democrat, in cooperation with the leaders of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, chairman John F. Kerry of Massachusetts, and Dick Lugar of Indiana, the top Republican. It was endorsed by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates.
Well, who could possibly stand against it then, huh?
The goal of the aid program is to strengthen Pakistan’s legislative and judicial systems; its public education system, emphasizing access for women and girls; its health care system; and its human rights practices.
Is that where the MISSILES COME IN?
The legislation also authorizes military assistance to Pakistan, while setting several conditions on that aid.
Yeah, SAVE THAT for the LAST PARAGRAPH, MSM!
Those include certification that Pakistan is cooperating in stopping the proliferation of nuclear weapons and that it is making a sustained commitment to combating terrorist groups.
So expect more SLAUGHTER like this from the NEW AmeriKan MASS-MURDERER-in-chief!
"Missile strikes kill 13 militants in Pakistan" by Associated Press | September 30, 2009
PARACHINAR, Pakistan - Two missile attacks killed 13 militants in northwestern Pakistan’s tribal belt yesterday in the latest apparent strikes of a covert US program that American officials are considering intensifying.
Which is why the Glob is ignoring and omitting reports from the area.
Related: If a Missile Lands in Pakistan and the Boston Globe Does Not Cover It, Does It Murder Anyone?
Unmanned drones have carried out more than 70 missile attacks in the border region over the last year, but Washington rarely acknowledges the strikes....
South Waziristan has seen a spike in violence in recent days, including suicide attacks and rocket and mortar exchanges between militants and the Pakistani Army.
Gee, isn't that something!!?? Glob hasn't reported any violence since Sept 27!
A second missile later yesterday plowed into a house....
Double the "fun," 'eh, 'bamer?
