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Congressman stated that they are trying to freeze the funds... not complete yet.
It was done during the inauguration by the State Dept. while Obama was still president.
'The State Department said Tuesday it would look at the payment, one of the Obama administration's final acts in office, and might make adjustments to ensure it comports with the Trump administration's priorities.'
We gave Israel a $38 Billion aid package in September and you're concerned about $221M to one of the poorest areas on the face of the earth?
...and you honestly think the money will go to help the poor people there?
How many times have we given $$ to help the poor in other countries that end up enriching the rulers and doing little or nothing for the poor?
This was another waste of taxpayer dollars that made liberals feel good about themselves and would have little effect. Do you think there would be a follow up in a few months or a year to see if the 221 million has improved the lives of the poor in Palestine or would we just hand the money over and hope for the best?
My money is on the latter.
How about we take care of all of the poor, hungry and homeless people in THIS country first?
...and you honestly think the money will go to help the poor people there?
How many times have we given $$ to help the poor in other countries that end up enriching the rulers and doing little or nothing for the poor?
This was another waste of taxpayer dollars that made liberals feel good about themselves and would have little effect. Do you think there would be a follow up in a few months or a year to see if the 221 million has improved the lives of the poor in Palestine or would we just hand the money over and hope for the best?
My money is on the latter.
How about we take care of all of the poor, hungry and homeless people in THIS country first?
I wouldn't have a problem so much with foreign aid if it was actually going to feeding the poor. It doesn't, it goes for actions that just make them poorer.
...and you honestly think the money will go to help the poor people there?
That is besides the point. If Congress discusses it and authorizes the payment, can WH refuse to pay it? Why have Congress at all when WH can make all the decisions?
That is besides the point. If Congress discusses it and authorizes the payment, can WH refuse to pay it? Why have Congress at all when WH can make all the decisions?
It's why we have three branches of government. Yes a president can do this. The Congress can then take it to the third branch for a ruling.
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for him.
