DHS has a tin ear

So much so that even the Rethugs in Congress are getting nervous. Kitty killer Bill Frist has now joined the crew of the PT boat looking to torpedo the UAE port deal.

Frist: Stop handover of U.S. ports - U.S. Security - MSNBC.com

WASHINGTON - Senate Republican Leader Bill Frist called Tuesday for the Bush administration to stop a deal permitting a United Arab Emirates company to take over six major U.S. seaports, upping the ante on a fight that several congressmen, governors and mayors are waging with the White House.

“The decision to finalize this deal should be put on hold until the administration conducts a more extensive review of this matter,” said Frist. “If the administration cannot delay this process, I plan on introducing legislation to ensure that the deal is placed on hold until this decision gets a more thorough review.”

Of course, Frist isn't explicitly demanding that Congress review the matter, only that the administration present the appearance of having done due diligence.

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