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- Washington Policy Weekly
House Votes in Favor of Syria Sanctions
Nov 17, 2016On Tuesday, November 15, the House agreed, by a unanimous voice vote, to pass HR5732, the Caesar Civilian Protection…
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Congressional Update – Election Edition
Nov 7, 2016Senate ElectionsIn less than 24 hours, voters will elect 435 Members of the House of Representatives and 34 Senators. …
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Congressional Update – October 28, 2016
Oct 28, 2016I. JASTA Update:The 28 Senators who sent a letter expressing concern over the Justice against Sponsors of Terrorism legislation…
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Congressional Update – October 13, 2016
Oct 13, 2016Congress remains adjourned until mid-November when it will return to face a crowded legislative agenda. The House will return…
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Congressional Update – September 30, 2016
Sep 30, 2016I. Congress Overrides Presidential Veto to the Justice against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA)On Friday, September 23 President Obama…
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Congress Overrides Presidential Veto of JASTA Legislation
Sep 29, 2016Roxanne PeruginoDespite an intensive lobbying effort by Saudi Arabia’s many lobbyists against the Justice against State Sponsors of Terrorism Act…
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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…
