September 6, 2007

International Aid Groups Balk at Latest Federal Antiterror Screening Plan

By Ian Wilhelm

By Ian Wilhelm

After loud protests by charities, the U.S. Agency for International Development said this week that it has not started a controversial plan to screen nonprofit organizations for ties to terrorists and is meeting with critics to ameliorate their concerns.

Under the proposal, the agency would require international nonprofit groups and companies that apply for federal aid to provide personal information for all employees,

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