[Mb-civic] U.S. House Strips $25, 000 From 2005 $19.4 Billion Aid To Saudi Arabia

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U.S. House Strips $25,000 From 2005 $19.4 Billion Aid To Saudi Arabia

http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml;jsessionid=DOD1W5IA343Q2CRBAEKSFFA?type=topNews&storyID=5687124




Amazing stuff............



"Supporters of the measure also argued that with Saudi Arabia's massive 
wealth from ownership of one-fourth of the world's proven oil reserves, the 
kingdom should not need financial aid from the United States."

"The funds were designated for military training but approval would have 
triggered millions of dollars in discounts on hardware and other military 
training, lawmakers said."

"The House voted 217-191 to remove $25,000 in the $19.4 billion 2005 
foreign aid bill earmarked for Saudi Arabia."











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