Frist says he's OK with ports deal

Senate chief backs additional briefings

By Elisabeth J. Beardsley
ebeardsley@courier-journal.com
The Courier-Journal

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist said yesterday he's gained a "pretty good" comfort level with the deal under which a United Arab Emirates company would take over operations at six U.S. ports.

However, Frist said he wants to "take a pause" for 30 to 45 days so other members of Congress can be briefed.