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July 28, 2003

U.S. May Cut Aid In Court Dispute

U.S. May Cut Aid In Court Dispute (washingtonpost.com)

About 35 Nations Could Lose Funds

By Peter Slevin
Washington Post Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 1, 2003; Page A14

The Bush administration, intent on exempting U.S. citizens from prosecution by the International Criminal Court, is drawing fresh accusations of diplomatic heavy-handedness by threatening to cut off military aid to dozens of allies that refuse to sign immunity deals with the United States.

A deadline for cooperation expired at midnight Monday, freezing money not yet spent this year by about 35 countries and putting the countries on notice that they could be denied millions for military equipment and training programs in the next budget year if they do not comply with U.S. wishes.

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