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Ocasio-Cortez says US military aid to Israel ‘enabled a genocide in Gaza’

New York congresswoman criticizes ‘unconditional’ US aid and calls for enforcement of Leahy laws

The Guardian - US

Universities in every state care for congressional papers that document US political history − federal cuts put their work at risk

In 1971, the president of Mississippi State University, Dr. William L. Giles, invited President Richard Nixon to attend the dedication of U.S. Sen. John C. Stennis’ papers to the university library’s archives.

The Conversation

Takeaways from the AP's report on how USAID cuts are imperiling Agent Orange cleanup

A multi-year cleanup at a former U.S. air base in Vietnam was abruptly halted when the Trump administration cut funding, leaving tons of dioxin-contaminated soil exposed

The Independent UK

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Agent Orange cleanup and other efforts critical to ties with Vietnam jeopardized by USAID cuts

A multi-year cleanup at a former U.S. air base in Vietnam was abruptly halted when the Trump administration cut funding, leaving tons of dioxin-contaminated soil exposed

The Independent UK

New book shows supreme court justice Clarence Thomas once supported press freedom

Rightwinger says Times v Sullivan ruling should go, but reporter reminds readers he did not always think that way

The Guardian - US

US investigation of IDF unit over alleged abuse against Palestinians could jeopardize aid

Nine members of Force 100 investigated over allegations of sexual assaulting prisoner at Sde Teiman detention camp

The Guardian - US

Stephen Vladeck Replies to Judge Reed O'Connor on Forum Selection and Judge-Shopping

A different take.

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Indonesia's next president has a complicated history with the U.S.

President-elect Prabowo Subianto was once banned by the U.S. for rights violations. But the U.S. earlier gave him military training. How will both countries deal with each other once he takes office?

WEKU

How US violates its own Leahy Law to ensure military support for Israel

The Biden administration has refused to restrict US funding to Israeli army units that committed rights violations.

Al Jazeera

What is Netzah Yehuda, the Israeli battalion facing possible US sanctions?

Washington is considering to impose sanctions on the Israeli military unit accused of rights abuse against Palestinians.

Al Jazeera

US To Block Military Aid To Israeli Unit Over Abuses

The U.S. may suspend military aid to an Israeli unit for human rights violations under the Leahy law, while continuing substantial support.

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U.S. expected to sanction IDF unit for human rights violations in occupied West Bank

It would be the first time the U.S. imposed sanctions on an Israeli military unit.

Axios

US accused of failing to act on reports of abuse by Israeli forces

Panel urged denial of Israel funds because of serious human rights violations but state department has not yet acted, report says

The Guardian - US

Blinken stalls recs for Israel sanctions

Blinken hasn't taken any action after officials said Israeli military units credibly accused of human rights abuses

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The Guardian - US

‘Different rules’: special policies keep US supplying weapons to Israel despite alleged abuses

Revealed: review of internal state department documents shows special mechanisms have been used to shield Israel from US human rights laws

Tribune News Service

Florida Rep. Bean, who moonlighted as perfume salesman, returns to Hill as member

Aaron Bean came to the Hill more than two decades ago to be formally trained as a staffer through a yearlong program operated by the now-closed Legislative Studies Institute, starting out in the office of Florida Republican Sen. Connie Mack III, the grandson of the legendary baseball manager of the…

Roll Call

Florida Rep. Bean, who moonlighted as perfume salesman, returns to Hill as member - Roll Call

Republican Rep. Aaron Bean returns to Congress having worked in the office of Florida Sen. Connie Mack III more than two decades ago.

Birmingham Post

Fintech OpenMoney given safe harbour by chamber after takeover and job losses

OpenMoney had been located in the ABC Building in Quay Street

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Manchester firm set up by Moneysupermarket founder announces redundancies - with staff facing pay delay

The founder of the company previously appeared on the Sunday Times Rich List

Birmingham Post

Risk of redundancies and pay delayed at fintech OpenMoney as takeover deal agreed

New owners say they believe business has potential for 'stellar growth' and that clients are not affected

Tribune News Service

Peter Welch on being the Senate’s (old) new guy, dairy, and how Dems like him win rural voters

WASHINGTON — At the tender age of 75, Peter Welch is starting from scratch, in a way. Welch became one of the oldest freshmen to ever roam the Senate’s hallways after winning the seat vacated by one of the longest-serving senators ever, Patrick Leahy.

The Guardian - US

Vermont police use cigarette DNA to solve woman’s murder, 52 years on

Officials say DNA evidence led them to killer of Rita Curran, in case that baffled investigators and was formerly linked to Ted Bundy

WEKU

When politicians have no shame, the old rules don't apply

Rep. George Santos, a Republican freshman who fabricated much of his life story but has defiantly resisted public pressure to leave, has shown just how much things have changed.

The Independent UK

5 women, immense power: Can they keep US from fiscal brink?

It’s the first time in history that the four leaders of the two congressional spending committees are women

Roll Call

After 45 years on the Hill, David Carle has seen it all - Roll Call

“There was a lot of manual labor involved with being a press secretary back then,” says the longtime aide to Sen. Patrick Leahy.

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