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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Patrick leahy | History Defined

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 · Feb 14

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 · Jun 30, 2025

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 · Mar 19, 2025

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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 · Mar 19, 2025

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 · Feb 12, 2025

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 · Oct 21, 2024

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

A different take.

Reason · Sep 25, 2024

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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 · May 8, 2024

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 · May 2, 2024

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 · Apr 25, 2024

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.

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 · Apr 20, 2024

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 · Apr 18, 2024

Blinken stalls recs for Israel sanctions

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

Salon · Apr 18, 2024

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The Guardian - US · Jan 18, 2024

‘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 · Jun 29, 2023

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 · Jun 28, 2023

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 · Jun 23, 2023

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 Evening News · Apr 28, 2023

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 · Apr 28, 2023

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 · Apr 6, 2023

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 · Feb 23, 2023

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 · Feb 15, 2023

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 · Jan 27, 2023

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 · Jan 26, 2023

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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