A bill under consideration in the Senate would award free trade provisions to Middle Eastern countries that support Israeli-Palestinian peace. Introduced by Sens. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Max Baucus (D-Mont.), the bill would award trade preferences to nations that support the war on terrorism and economic reform as well as peace between Israelis and Palestinians.
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