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Sep 20, 2024 | 
thehill.com | Allison McManus
Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced last week that the U.S. would release $320 million in military aid to Egypt, money tied to human rights and democracy benchmarks. Congress now has the opportunity to withhold these funds rather than incentivize Egypt’s record of undermining democracy at home and abroad, including its interference in U.S. politics. It should not do so. Sen.
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Sep 20, 2024 | 
aol.com | Allison McManus
September 20, 2024 at 10:00 AMSecretary of State Antony Blinken announced last week that the U.S. would release $320 million in military aid to Egypt, money tied to human rights and democracy benchmarks. Congress now has the opportunity to withhold these funds rather than incentivize Egypt’s record of undermining democracy at home and abroad, including its interference in U.S. politics. It should not do so. Sen.
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Jul 31, 2024 | 
americanprogress.org | Allison McManus
Issues [1] On Saturday, July 27, a rocket struck a soccer field in the town of Majdal Shams in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, killing 12 children. The Israeli government attributed the attack to Hezbollah and, despite U.S. warnings to avoid the Lebanese capital—carried out a strike on Tuesday in the Dahieh neighborhood of Beirut, a Hezbollah stronghold. Early in the morning on July 31, Israel carried out a strike on Iranian soil, killing the political head of Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh. These...
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May 15, 2024 | 
americanprogress.org | Patrick Gaspard |Allison McManus
It is against this backdrop that Hamas carried out the most horrific atrocities against Israelis in history. Hamas massacred some 1,200 people on October 7—including women, children, and the elderly—and captured 260 hostages, many of whom have perished in custody. Since then, Israel has carried out one of the most brutal military offensives in the last century, killing over 34,000 Palestinians, more than two-thirds of whom are women and children.
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Feb 5, 2024 | 
americanprogress.org | Patrick Gaspard |Allison McManus
Against the backdrop of Russia’s war against Ukraine approaching a third year, Israel’s continued offensive in Gaza, and China’s military ambitions, these are important investments.
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Jan 28, 2024 | 
nationalinterest.org | Allison McManus
As 2024 opens with continued conflict in Ukraine and Israel, there’s a growing congressional push to exercise more oversight over how partners and allies use American weapons. While Israel has long been exempted from standard scrutiny, even Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer—a stalwart supporter of Israel—now says he’s willing to consider some reporting requirements as Congress debates a spending package for aid to Ukraine, Israel, and the Indo-Pacific.
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Nov 17, 2023 | 
americanprogress.org | Patrick Gaspard |Allison McManus
Require compliance with U.S. policy on civilian protection and human rights: Since October 7, both Israel and Hamas have committed serious human rights It is essential that lawmakers and policymakers ensure that U.S. weapons are not used to this end. To start, Congress must preserve its right to be notified of any arms transfers the government sends to Israel. It must also ensure that arms transfers adhere to U.S. laws and policies on protection of civilians and human rights.
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Sep 10, 2023 | 
abqjournal.com | Maggie Jo Buchanan |Allison McManus
A misguided stunt by a single senator with extremist views on abortion is jeopardizing our national security and putting American lives at risk. The blockade on military promotions led by Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., comes straight out of a far-right playbook that has long prioritized pregnancy over the lives and well-being of those seeking abortion care. But this time, it's not just about pushing his ideology on unwilling women.
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Sep 10, 2023 | 
sun-sentinel.com | Maggie Jo Buchanan |Allison McManus
A misguided stunt by a single senator with extremist views on abortion is jeopardizing our national security and putting American lives at risk. The blockade on military promotions led by Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., comes straight out of a far-right playbook that has long prioritized pregnancy over the lives and well-being of those seeking abortion care. But this time, it’s not just about pushing his ideology on unwilling women.
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Sep 8, 2023 | 
dailycamera.com | Maggie Jo Buchanan |Allison McManus
By Maggie Jo Buchanan and Allison McManusA misguided stunt by a single senator with extremist views on abortion is jeopardizing our national security and putting American lives at risk. The blockade on military promotions led by Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R- Alabama, comes straight out of a far-right playbook that has long prioritized pregnancy over the lives and well-being of those seeking abortion care. But this time, it’s not just about pushing his ideology on unwilling women.
