US to stop aid

The US Congress has threatened to cut military and financial aid to
Egypt, citing harassment of non-governmental organizations. The recent
tug of war between Cairo and Washington began when a number of US
citizens working to promote democracy and human rights in Egypt were
barred from leaving the country. Egyptian officials have defended the
raid as part of legitimate investigation into the groups' work and
funding. American aid to Egypt includes a yearly stipend of $ 1.3
billion to the army and an additional $300 million in economic aid.