Around $150.
http://www.nydailynews.com/front/story/436374p-367571c.htmlThe law was signed in 1956
"Section 4b-2a of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 22 USC 2671 authorizes the Secretary of State to provide for the evacuation, but on a reimbursable basis to the maximum extent practicable."
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/dpb/2006/69163.htm>do you know are they charged the actual cost of evac or just a token $1.
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>>>News here says the Americans are the only nation charging their people for the cost of evacuation.
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>>A stupid policy if I ever heard one, but apparently required by law. That's now been waived.
Stupid is voluntarily traveling to one of the world's most dangerous locations which has an active State Department travel warning
11/7/2005 -
http://www.ncbuy.com/travel/warning.html?show=11399and expecting the American taxpayer to pay the bill for your choice.
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