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UAE Gave $100 Million for Katrina ReliefPosted on Feb 25, 2006AP: WASHINGTON - The United Arab Emirates gave the Bush administration $100 million to help victims of Hurricane Katrina weeks before a state-owned company there sought U.S. approval for its ports deal. The White House said Thursday the $100 million for storm victims demonstrates the relationship between the two governments caught in a firestorm over the potential security risks of state-owned Dubai Ports World running significant operations at six major U.S. ports. Previous item: Withdrawal From Iraq? Not With All These Shiny U.S. Bases... Next item: 'Total Information Awareness' Lives On Elsewhere: . Are you a Truthdig member yet? Login now, or register with Truthdig. Add Your Comment |