Thread: Abu Dhabi prescreening
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Old 01-26-2014 | 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by tsquare
So why again is it important for the United States of AMERICA to fund and pay for a facility in a foreign country that benefits relatively few American citizens?
Why preclearance in Abu Dhabi is good for the U.S. | TheHill

The facility will save money for the U.S. government. The U.A.E. has agreed to cover 85% of the costs associated with the preclearance facility. These costs — including the salaries of CBP officers and the expense of operating systems — would otherwise be incurred at the U.S. airport of arrival and thus borne by the U.S. government. It is worth noting that even though the U.A.E. is picking up a major part of the tab, it will have no voice in the operation of the facility and no say over the official screening decisions or procedures of the CBP officers. In this time of fiscal austerity, a new preclearance facility in Abu Dhabi is an innovative and effective way to enhance U.S. security and save money at the same time.
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