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- Washington Policy Weekly
Washington Policy Weekly
Earlier this week, Senator Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) blocked an accelerated vote on the Iron Dome Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022…
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Washington Policy Weekly
Oct 4, 2021Isabella AbsiThe Libya Stabilization Act (H.R.1228) passed the House of Representatives in a roll call vote. Initially introduced in late…
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Washington Policy Weekly
Sep 27, 2021Isabella AbsiProgressives in the US House of Representatives attempt to block $1 billion for Israel’s Iron Dome missile system while…
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President Biden’s Mixed Policies for the Middle East
Sep 20, 2021Marcus Montgomery writes that President Biden is reversing some US policies regarding the Middle East, such as declassifying information…
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Washington Policy Weekly
Sep 13, 2021Marcus MontgomeryA bipartisan group of House members introduced H.R. 5148 to establish a joint US-Israel center to study and develop…
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Washington Policy Weekly
Sep 7, 2021Marcus MontgomeryThe fallout from the US withdrawal from Afghanistan has been fierce and partisan. Although it is largely symbolic and…
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Washington Policy Weekly
Aug 30, 2021Marcus MontgomeryDemocratic members of the House draft legislation to help Iraqi and Afghan refugees settle and find employment in the…
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Washington Policy Weekly
Aug 23, 2021Marcus MontgomeryI. Congress Congress is still observing its August recess. The House is expected to make an earlier return than…
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Washington Policy Weekly
Aug 16, 2021Marcus MontgomerySenate hearings on US arms sales to the Middle East and the state of human rights in Morocco; Department…
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Momentum Builds for War Powers Reform
Aug 9, 2021Marcus MontgomeryOn August 3rd, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC) held its long-awaited open hearing on authorizations for use of…
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Is Washington Rethinking Its Partnerships in the Middle East?
Aug 2, 2021Marcus MontgomeryThere appears to be a slow but noticeable shift in Democratically-controlled Washington as to the countries with which the…
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Washington Policy Weekly
Jul 26, 2021Marcus MontgomeryI. Congress1) LegislationBassam Barabandi Rewards for Justice Act. On July 20, the House overwhelmingly approved H.R. 1036, the Bassam Barabandi Rewards for…
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Washington Policy Weekly
Jul 19, 2021Marcus MontgomeryMarcus Montgomery reports on House and Senate hearings on the US Agency for International Development’s role in the Palestinian…
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Washington Policy Weekly
Jul 12, 2021Marcus MontgomeryI. CongressCongress was away on recess for the July 4th holiday.1) Personnel and CorrespondenceCODEL Travels to Israel, Occupied Territories,…
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House Democrats Outline Foreign Policy Priorities in FY22 Budget
Jul 6, 2021Marcus MontgomeryThe Democratic-controlled House Appropriations Committee last week passed the federal government’s fiscal year 2022 budget. Some notable changes could…
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On Capitol Hill, COVID-19 Recovery Aid Seen as Potential Weapon
Jun 29, 2021Marcus MontgomeryIncluded in Arab Center Washington DC’s June 21 report was a brief description of a kerfuffle between Rep. Ted Lieu (D-California)…
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The Latest Congressional Drama over Israel
Jun 14, 2021Marcus MontgomeryOnce again, Democratic Party infighting—with the disingenuous prodding of House Republicans—has briefly roiled Capitol Hill. This latest round of…
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Washington Policy Weekly
Jun 7, 2021Marcus MontgomeryI. Congress1) LegislationNeighbors Not Enemies Act. Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minnesota) introduced H.R. 3621, which the congresswoman is calling the Neighbors Not En…
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Washington Policy Weekly
Jun 1, 2021Marcus MontgomeryMarcus Montgomery reports on lawmakers’ proposed legislation and resolutions about recent fighting between Israel and the Gaza Strip and…
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As They Wrangle over Israel Policy, Officials Look Out of Step with Public
May 24, 2021Marcus MontgomeryDays of fighting between Israel and Hamas in Gaza have completely warped the debate over the multiple crises facing…
