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$6 Billion In Aid To Pakistan Criticized

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: May 7, 2008

WASHINGTON - Democrats are sharply questioning a U.S. aid program that has reimbursed Pakistan's military $6 billion since 2001 for anti-terrorism operations along its Afghanistan border, contending the program has grown too costly.

"The Bush administration has basically been shoveling taxpayer money to Pakistan, no questions asked, crossing its fingers and hoping that our al-Qaida problem goes away," said Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J.

Since the Sept. 11 attacks, the United States has provided Pakistan about $10.8 billion in aid. Most of the money, $5.6 billion, has gone toward reimbursing Pakistan's military for combat operations.

The Associated Press

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