Democrats refuse to advance bill that would give Israel billions of dollars, combat BDS, sanction Syria, etc until Republicans address government shutdown. Move to advance the bill fails by 9 votes…
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McCaul introduces House bill to give Israel billions of dollars, combat BDS
A powerful Congressman with ties to a controversial donor has introduced a House version of S.1, the Senate bill that would give Israel $38 billion & combat BDS…
Democrats block vote on S.1 (bill for Israel) to protest inaction on government shutdown
Republicans failed to advance a bill for Israel to a vote when most Democrats voted against the move to protest inaction on bills to fund the government. The vote was 56-44 against cloture, which requires a three-fifths vote. View video of the Senate session…
Even pro-Israel Democrats may block debate on S.1 until Republicans allow vote on reopening government
Bill’s sponsor Marco Rubio claims opposition is because many Democrats support BDS, but others dispute Rubio’s accusation. Meanwhile, New Jersey Green Party opposes bill, which would give Israel billions of dollars, ‘combat BDS,’ etc…
First Senate bill of 2019 would give Israel billions of dollars, combat BDS
The first Senate bill of 2019 would finalize a $38 billion aid package to Israel ($23,000 per Jewish Israeli family of four), combat BDS, and rebut Trump’s attempt to withdraw troops from Syria (Israel opposes the US withdrawal)…
Media Ignore Largest Foreign Military Aid Package in US History
Congress is about to legislate the largest military aid package to a foreign country in U.S. history, but U.S. media aren’t telling the American public. Israelis know about the money, and Israel partisans are pressuring the one lone Senator opposing it, but apparently U.S. news organizations don’t think the general public need to know…
Pro-Israel groups attack Rand Paul for blocking $38 billion to Israel
Pro-Israel groups are mobilizing against Sen. Rand Paul for his block on legislation to give Israel $38 billion over the next 10 years. AIPAC is placing Facebook ads & CUFI is sending emails to pressure Paul, “the last obstacle” to Israel obtaining the largest military aid package in US history…
In historic move, Sen. Rand Paul places hold on $38 billion to Israel
In a historic move, Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) may filibuster against massive aid package to Israel. AIPAC issues action alert to pressure Paul to end his block against aid to Israel, the largest aid package in US history. Voters can call or email Senator Paul to continue his courageous action…