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Unbreakable bonds
Yesterday, at the request of President Obama, Congress approved a $205 million handout to the Israeli government to build a missile defense system. This is in addition to the $2.55 billion in US military aid that Israel received last year. The bill passed the House with a near-unanimous vote.
Only four representatives dared to say no:
- Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D, OH-10)
- Rep. Fortney Stark (D, CA-13)
- Rep. John Conyers (D, MI-14)
- Rep. Ronald Paul (R, TX-14)
Popularity: 11% [?]
Two years ago today
Popularity: 12% [?]