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- Washington Policy Weekly
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…
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Violence in Israel, Palestine Draws Reluctant Biden into the Fray
May 17, 2021Marcus MontgomeryTensions in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories have escalated significantly in the last week. Israeli security forces and…
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Washington Policy Weekly
May 10, 2021Marcus MontgomeryMarcus Montgomery reports that this week in Washington, progressive lawmakers criticized Israeli policies targeting Palestinians in Jerusalem's Sheikh Jarrah…
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100 Days in, and Congress Looks to Press Biden on Middle East Priorities
May 3, 2021Marcus MontgomeryPresident Joe Biden surpassed his first 100 days in office, a time span by which successive administrations have tried…
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What Next for Yemen?
Apr 26, 2021Marcus MontgomeryThis week the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism held a hearing…
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Washington Policy Weekly
Apr 19, 2021Marcus MontgomeryMarcus Montgomery reports on ongoing congressional legislation regarding US policy toward Palestine, Saudi Arabia, and Iran; more confirmation hearings…
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Biden Revamps Middle East Policy. Some Lawmakers Won’t Stand for It
Apr 12, 2021Marcus MontgomeryAlthough Congress has been on recess and many members have been away from Washington, DC, recent developments pertaining to…
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Washington Policy Weekly
Apr 5, 2021Marcus MontgomeryI. Congress1) LegislationNo Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels Act. Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Patrick Leahy (D-Vermont), Mike Lee (R-Utah),…
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Washington Takes First Step to Reform War Powers
Mar 29, 2021Marcus MontgomeryFor the first time in nearly two decades, it appears that Congress will finally take concrete steps to rein…
