(Los Angeles Times) Paul Richter - Despite Congress' unhappiness with the Palestinian leadership, top appropriators have agreed to continue funding the Palestinian Authority provided that it does not press any further with its campaign to win more diplomatic recognition at the UN. An appropriations bill for the coming fiscal year would allow a continuation of aid as long as the PA does not join any more UN organizations. Robert Danin, a former U.S. official in the Middle East now with the Council on Foreign Relations, said Palestinian officials have been deeply concerned about the prospective loss of U.S. aid, which would amount to about $400 million.
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