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stanley cup osting world leaders at a financial summit in Washington, which begins with a working dinner Friday night.Wall Street did receive some reassuring economic news as Wal-Mart reported that it saw nearly a 10 percent increase in third-quarter profits, a reflection that Americans are looking for the low prices for basic goods. 8 Whny Do new NBA arenas pay off Oklahoma City voters are the latest to weigh this question
WASHINGTON AP 鈥?For the second time this month the Biden administration is bypassing Congress to approve an emergency weapons sale to Israel as Israel continue
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stanley cup ntony Blinken had told Congress that he had made a second emergency determination covering a $147.5 million sale for equipment, including fuses, chargers and primers, that is needed to make the 155 mm shells that Israel has already purchased function. Given the urgency of Israels defensive needs, the secretary notified Congress that he had exercised his delegated authority to determine an emergency existed necessitating the immediate approval of the transfer, the department said. The United States is committed to the security of Israel, and it is vital to U.S. national interests to ensure Israel is able to defend itself against the threats it faces, it said.READ MORE: South Africa launches case at top UN court accusing Israel of genocide in GazaThe emergency determination means the purchase will bypass the congressional review requirement for foreign military sales. Such determinations are rare, but not unprecedented, when administrations s
air max ee an urgent need for weapons to be delivered without waiting for lawmakers approval.Blinken made a similar decision on Dec. 9, to approve the sale to Israel of nearly 14,000 rounds of tank ammunition worth more than $106 million.Both move
