According to the State Department website:
Secretary Rice has directed the State Department in this case to waive the requirement for American citizens departing Lebanon to reimburse the United States Government for their travel costs. We want to do everything we can to facilitate the departure of American citizens from Lebanon. Today’s step removes one potential worry for our citizens at this difficult time.
Score one for the people. (Previously)
Gee who knew they could actually “do the right thing”? I guess the power of the Press embarrasing the Government to do the right thing does work sometimes. (Not nearly enough… but some times).