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Administration Moves $500M In Palestinian Aid, As Agencies Scramble To Delay Furloughs -- FOX News
As federal agencies scramble to avert or delay sequester-tied furloughs, the Obama administration continues to spend millions of dollars on foreign aid to the Palestinians – and seek millions more, despite past efforts by Congress to freeze the money.
The State Department confirmed this month the administration has moved forward with $500 million in aid, and is trying to secure another $200 million from Congress. Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland says the aid is important, because an “economically viable Palestinian Authority” would help regional peace and security.
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My Comment: How is providing aid to the Palestinians .... many of whom cheered when 9/11 happened .... a national security issue? It may make some U.S. politicians feel good "playing Santa Claus" helping the Palestinians .... but sorry .... providing hundreds of millions of dollars (that is mostly borrowed money) to what is essentially a corrupt and hostile regime does not serve U.S. national security interests.
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