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    Washington Policy Weekly

    The fallout from the US withdrawal from Afghanistan has been fierce and partisan. Although it is largely symbolic and has no effect on US policy in the Middle …

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    Washington Policy Weekly

    Aug 30, 2021Marcus Montgomery

    Democratic members of the House draft legislation to help Iraqi and Afghan refugees settle and find employment in the United States; progressive members’ criti…

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    Washington Policy Weekly

    Aug 23, 2021Marcus Montgomery

    I. Congress Congress is still observing its August recess. The House is expected to make an earlier return than previously scheduled to consider President Joe …

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    Washington Policy Weekly

    Aug 16, 2021Marcus Montgomery

    Senate hearings on US arms sales to the Middle East and the state of human rights in Morocco; Department of State communications with Arab officials; new sanct…

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    Is Washington Rethinking Its Partnerships in the Middle East?

    There appears to be a slow but noticeable shift in Democratically-controlled Washington as to the countries with which the United States seeks to work closer a…

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    Washington Policy Weekly

    Jul 26, 2021Marcus Montgomery

    I. Congress1) LegislationBassam Barabandi Rewards for Justice Act. On July 20, the House overwhelmingly approved H.R. 1036, the Bassam Barabandi Rewards for Ju…

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    Jul 19, 2021Marcus Montgomery

    Marcus Montgomery reports on House and Senate hearings on the US Agency for International Development’s role in the Palestinian territories and Lebanon; Senate…

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    Washington Policy Weekly

    Jul 12, 2021Marcus Montgomery

     I. CongressCongress was away on recess for the July 4th holiday.1) Personnel and CorrespondenceCODEL Travels to Israel, Occupied Territories, Qatar. Afte…