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- Washington Policy Weekly
Washington Policy Weekly
Feb 15, 2019Marcus MontgomeryThe US federal government avoids another partial shutdown; US-Saudi relations pit Pompeo against a group of senators; Pompeo attends…
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Washington Policy Weekly
Feb 8, 2019Marcus MontgomeryThis week’s legislation focuses on Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and War Powers Resolution; Rep. Engel and Sen. Cruz outline their…
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Washington Policy Weekly
Feb 1, 2019Marcus MontgomeryLawmakers pursue legislation regarding Syria, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen; Intelligence officials consider Iran, IS, Saudi Arabia in worldwide threat…
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Washington Policy Weekly
Jan 25, 2019Marcus MontgomeryAmid shutdown fight, the House passes Syria sanctions legislation; lawmakers have one week to decide whether they will amend…
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Washington Policy Weekly
Jan 18, 2019Marcus MontgomeryI. Congress1) LegislationRequiring Annual Reports on Religious Intolerance in Saudi Education Materials. On January 15, Rep. Joe Wilson (R-South…
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Washington Policy Weekly
Jan 11, 2019Marcus MontgomeryI. Congress1) LegislationStrengthening America’s Security in the Middle East Act. S. 1 was introduced last week, as detailed here,…
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Washington Policy Weekly
Jan 4, 2019Marcus MontgomeryNew Congress kicks off with a diverse House majority; senators look to get involved in US foreign policy early…
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Washington Policy Weekly
Dec 21, 2018Marcus MontgomerySecretary Mattis resigns; as federal government shutdown looms, lawmakers introduce bills, resolutions on Israel, Iran, Palestinians; Trump withdraws troops…
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Washington Policy Weekly
Dec 14, 2018Marcus MontgomeryCongress moves bills rebuking Saudi Arabia and addressing genocide, human rights violations, and the use of human shields; Pompeo,…
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Washington Policy Weekly
Dec 7, 2018Marcus MontgomeryLawmakers negotiate legislation to punish Saudi Arabia and MbS; senators hold confirmation hearings for ambassador to Yemen and new…
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Washington Policy Weekly
Nov 30, 2018Marcus MontgomeryLawmakers find votes to move Yemen war powers legislation; congressional action pending to protect Iraq, target Iran, and renew…
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Washington Policy Weekly – November 16, 2018
Nov 16, 2018Marcus MontgomeryI. Congress1) LegislationManage Our Wolves Act. By a 201-187 vote, the House voted to adopt H.Res. 1142, which lays…
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Washington Policy Weekly – November 9, 2018
Nov 9, 2018Marcus MontgomeryDemocrats control the House of Representatives; three Arab American women enter Congress; Washington mobilizes support for Iran sanctions; Trump…
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Washington Policy Weekly – November 2, 2018
Nov 2, 2018Marcus MontgomerySenators call on Trump to halt nuclear talks with Saudi Arabia; Nauert tapped to be ambassador to United Nations;…
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Washington Policy Weekly – October 26, 2018
Oct 26, 2018Marcus MontgomeryLawmakers continue their push to hold Saudi Arabia responsible for Khashoggi’s death; Sen. Warren wants an investigation into US…
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Congressional Update – Week Ending October 19, 2018
Oct 19, 2018Marcus MontgomeryThe fallout from Jamal Khashoggi’s murder continues to reverberate in Washington, pitting Congress against President Trump; Treasury, Justice Departments…
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Congressional Update – Week Ending October 12, 2018
Oct 12, 2018Marcus MontgomerySenators pass a spate of Middle East-related bills before going on recess for the rest of the month; Jamal…
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Congressional Update – Week Ending October 5, 2018
Oct 5, 2018Marcus MontgomeryCongress eyes a Syria strategy review and setting up a Palestinian Partnership Fund; new law could cost Arab allies;…
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Congressional Update – Week Ending September 28, 2018
Sep 28, 2018Marcus MontgomeryWhile Trump and company take their anti-Iran campaign to the UN General Assembly, Congress entertains a slate of legislation…
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Congressional Update – Week Ending September 23, 2018
Sep 24, 2018Marcus MontgomeryI. Congress1) LegislationResolution Requiring Congressional Authorization for Military Action. On September 13, Reps. Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii) and Walter Jones…