House Passes Israel Aid Bill With IRS Cuts, But Senate Roadblock Looms Over Partisan Disputes
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The U.S. House passed a Republican bill providing $14.3 billion in aid to Israel while cutting IRS funding. The bill faces opposition in the Democratic-controlled Senate.
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The aid to Israel would fund Iron Dome and other defense systems. Israel already receives $3.8 billion annually in U.S. military assistance.
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Democrats criticized combining Israel aid with IRS cuts as a partisan move. Republicans say IRS cuts offset aid costs.
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The bill omits aid to Ukraine opposed by some Republicans. Biden promised to veto the House bill, wants broader aid package.
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House Speaker Johnson urged the Senate to quickly pass the aid to Israel. But differences between the chambers could delay any emergency spending bills.
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