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Saturday, August 2, 2014
House passes $225m. Iron Dome funding bill after Senate approval
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleThe US Congress has rushed through a $225 million bill to support Israel’s missile defense system, with House of Representatives approval coming just before lawmakers began a five-week summer break.
The money will go to restocking Israel’s Iron Dome, which has been credited with shooting down dozens of incoming rockets fired by Palestinian militants over three and a half weeks of war.
The House’s 395-8 vote in favor follows Senate adoption of the legislation by voice vote earlier in the day.
The bill now goes to President Barack Obama for his signature.
–AP
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