Photo: An Iron Dome battery. Reuters Tempering Iron Dome: US May Spend $680 Million On Israeli Missile Shield -- RT
The US could fork out $680 million on strengthening the Israeli Iron Dome rocket shield. To help Israelis defend themselves, the Republicans are seeking to stretch an already enormous US military budget a little bit more.
The plan to push for funding for Israel’s Iron Dome was disclosed by two congressional staff members, Reuters reports. The Obama administration earlier announced that an “appropriate” level of funding will be provided for this program, but did not request any specific sum for 2012, and thus Congress has not appropriated funds for it.
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More News On Congress Wanting To Spend $680 Million On Israeli Missile Shield
U.S. Republicans seek to provide Israel with $680 million for Iron Dome anti-missile system -- Haaretz
GOP Backing $680M for Iron Dome -- Arutz Sheva
US House proposes $680m for Iron Dome -- Globes
Republicans eye $680 million for Israel's "Iron Dome" shield -- Reuters
$680m US fund for Israel’s Iron Dome -- Arab News/AP
My Comment: U.S. programs are cut .... Israel's gets boosted. I call this election politics in an election year.
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