The House International Relations Committee, working on its authorization measure for foreign aid this year approved today $755 million in economic supporting assistance for Israel, $15 million more than the Administration’s recommended amount.
The increase was on motion of Rep. Jonathan Ringham (D.NY) and was passed by voice vote. The committee also approved the Administration’s $1.5 billion in military assistance credits for Israel, of which half is to be forgiven. The forgiveness was on motion of Rep. Dante Fascell (D. Fla.):
The committee approved the Administration’s request for $750 million in economic assistance for Egypt; $90 million for Syria and $77.5 million for Jordan. A move by Rep. Edward Derwinski (D.III) to suspend any aid to Syria was defeated by voice vote. The committee is expected to complete the authorization bill, which sets policy for the aid Program, by the end of this week.
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