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Congressional Update – Week Ending March 16, 2018
Mar 16, 2018Marcus MontgomerySenate expected to vote on a Yemen resolution next week; top military brass around Washington talk security and humanitarian…
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Congressional Update – Week Ending March 9, 2018
Mar 9, 2018Marcus MontgomeryCongress considers new anti-BDS bill; lawmakers probe officials about global security; Trump looks into strikes in Syria as White…
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Congressional Update – Week Ending March 2, 2018
Mar 2, 2018Marcus MontgomeryLawmakers try and force a vote on US role in Yemen war; White House wades further into GCC split,…
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Congressional Update – Week Ending February 23, 2018
Feb 23, 2018Marcus MontgomeryMembers of Congress spend recess visiting Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Jerusalem, and the West Bank; the State Department is…
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Congressional Update – Week Ending February 16, 2018
Feb 16, 2018Marcus MontgomeryCongressional hearings on global threats to the US; Trump’s illusive peace plan for Israel and the Palestinians; the state…
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Congressional Update – Week Ending February 9, 2018
Feb 9, 2018Marcus MontgomeryGovernment is funded until late March; Mattis discounts Iran and terrorism as the greatest threats to US; Congress, Trump…
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Congressional Update – Week Ending February 2, 2018
Feb 2, 2018Marcus MontgomeryCongress comes out in support of Syrians; President Trump delivers his first SOTU; US Diplomats pan the Middle East…
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Congressional Update – Week Ending January 26, 2018
Jan 26, 2018Marcus MontgomeryCongress finds short-term funding for the federal government; VP Pence returns from the Middle East; President Trump travels to…
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Congressional Update – Week Ending January 19, 2018
Jan 19, 2018Marcus MontgomeryCongress scrambles to prevent a government shutdown; the government looks to cut funds to World Bank and UNRWA; Tillerson…
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Congressional Update – Week Ending January 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018Joe MacaronCongress grapples with FISA legislation and new sanctions; senators explore US strategy for Syria; President Trump keeps the JCPOA…
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Congressional Update – Week Ending January 5, 2018
Jan 5, 2018Marcus MontgomeryBack from a holiday recess, the Senate makes major personnel moves; President Trump, Nikki Haley have strong words for…
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Congressional Update – Week Ending December 22, 2017
Dec 21, 2017Marcus MontgomeryCongress looks to ratchet up pressure on Syria and Qatar; President Trump releases his National Security Strategy; Trump and…
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Congressional Update – Week Ending December 15, 2017
Dec 15, 2017Marcus MontgomeryIran again is a subject of concern in Washington; Congress and the White House discuss military and national security…
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Congressional Update – Week Ending December 8, 2017
Dec 8, 2017Marcus MontgomeryWith the 69th Anniversary of “Human Rights Day” approaching, Congress explores the US’ role in promoting human rights, peace,…
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Congressional Update (Extended Edition) – Week Ending December 01, 2017
Dec 1, 2017Marcus MontgomeryCongress assesses Saudi, Lebanese developments and explores threats to the United States; the White House weighs US embassy move,…
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Congressional Update – Week Ending November 17, 2017
Nov 17, 2017Marcus MontgomeryCongress sets its sights on Palestine’s Hamas and Islamic Jihad while also trying to strengthen Iran sanctions; groundbreaking Palestinian…
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Congressional Update – Week Ending November 10, 2017
Nov 10, 2017Marcus MontgomeryCongress debates defense authorization and foreign surveillance legislation; multiple committee hearings examine counterterrorism and democracy in the Middle E…
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Congressional Update – Week Ending November 3, 2017
Nov 3, 2017Marcus MontgomerySenators debate amending INARA and grill Tillerson, Mattis on AUMF; State Department approves foreign military sales; ACLU highlights legal…
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Congressional Update – Week Ending October 27, 2017
Oct 27, 2017Marcus MontgomeryCongress moves to counter Iran and Hezbollah; administration officials visit the Middle East; Supreme Court dismisses second travel ban…
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Congressional Update – Week Ending October 20, 2017
Oct 20, 2017Marcus MontgomeryI. Congress1) Legislation. This week, with the House of Representatives on recess and the Senate preoccupied with passing its…
