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In Congress, a measure to tighten U.S.-Israel military ties sparks backlash on both sides of the aisle

JL;DR SUMMARY A proposed measure in the U.S. Congress seeks to expand military cooperation with Israel, eliciting criticism from both Democrats and conservatives who worry about increased military entanglement and decreased oversight. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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U.S. Israel RelationsNetanyahuLegislationForeign PolicyMilitary AidPolitical ControversyPentagonDefense CooperationMilitary IntegrationCongressional Debate

Places mentioned

Washington, Washington DC, United States
"WASHINGTON, DC APRIL 29: Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth testifies during a House Armed Services Committee hearing."
Alabama, United States
"was advanced by Chairman Mike Rogers, R-Ala."
Washington, United States
"and ranking member Adam Smith, D-Wash."
Israel
"Netanyahu is lobbying for Section 224 in the national defense bill, a provision that quietly expands U.S.-Israel military cooperation."
Kentucky, United States
"Kentucky Representative Thomas Massie who this week held a hearing premised on the conspiracy theory."
California, United States
"Rep. Ro Khanna, a California Democrat, also opposes the provision and introduced an amendment."

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