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- Washington Policy Weekly
Congressional Update – September 23, 2016
Sep 23, 2016Despite several pressing issues, such as the need to pass a Continuing Resolution (CR) by September 30, Congress is…
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Congressional Update
Sep 22, 2016Despite several pressing issues, such as the need to pass a Continuing Resolution (CR) by September 30, Congress is…
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House Passes JASTA Amid White House Opposition: Implications for the US-Saudi Relationship
Sep 13, 2016The US House of Representatives passed by unanimous voice vote on September 9, S2040, the Justice Against Sponsors of…
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The Legislative Agenda for the Month of September
Sep 7, 2016Congress returned to session on September 6 after a seven-week summer recess. Congress will be in session for the…
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Congressional Update
Aug 31, 2016Arms Sale to Saudi ArabiaCongressional criticism of the pending arms sale to Saudi Arabia has grown louder, even though…
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Congressional Update – Week of August 15, 2016
Aug 24, 2016I. Saudi ArabiaProposed Arms Sale: On August 8 the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of its intention…
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How the Electoral College Works
Aug 24, 2016The Electoral College has served as a vehicle for American democracy since the country’s birth over two centuries ago.…
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Congressional Update
Jul 20, 2016Note: Congress has adjourned for an extended August recess and will return on September 6. Weekly congressional updates will…
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Congressional Update
Jul 12, 2016Note: Congress will adjourn on July 18 for an extended summer recess and will not return to session until…
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Congressional Update
Jul 6, 2016I. Bahrain(1) Bahrain Human Rights Abuses: On June 30, Senator Chris Murphy (D-Connecticut), and six Democratic colleagues sent a letter to Secretary…
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Congressional Update
Jun 24, 2016The House abruptly adjourned on June 22 amid chaos when Democrats staged a sit-in on the House floor disrupting…
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Congressional Update
Jun 17, 2016(June 10 - 17, 2016) I. Israeli-PalestinianOn June 1, Senator David Perdue (R-Georgia) sent a letter to Secretary of State…
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Congressional Update – The Relationship between Israel and the Palestinians
Jun 15, 2016On June 14 the Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act, S2943, by a vote of 85-13. The vote…
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Congressional Update – Combatting BDS Act
Jun 15, 2016On June 14 the Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act, S2943, by a vote of 85-13. The vote occurred…
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Congressional Update – Combatting BDS Act of 2016
Jun 6, 2016On Monday, June 6 the Senate began consideration of the FY 2017 Defense Authorization bill, S2943. Senators are expected…
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Congressional Update
May 27, 2016(May 20-27, 2016)Congress has been preoccupied with Saudi Arabia and Iran this week as noted in the push to…
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US-Saudi Relations – Update: Senate Passes Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act
May 23, 2016On May 17, the Senate passed by voice vote S2040 The Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act, referred to…
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Congressional Update
May 13, 2016Roxanne PeruginoI. PalestinePalestinian Children’s’ Rights. On April 28, 2016, Representative Betty McCollum (D-Minnesota) circulated a letter to her colleagues urging…
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Saudi Arabia: Under Congressional Scrutiny
May 4, 2016There has been a debate in Washington about the nature of the US-Saudi relationship which recently has been fraught…
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Congressional Update
Apr 29, 2016Note: Congress will recess at the end of the week. The House will return on Tuesday, May 10, the…
