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President Obama wipes a tear. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque


U.S. Congress Overrides Obama’s Veto on JASTA Bill

U.S. Congress Overrides Obama’s Veto on JASTA Bill

Washington- The members of the House and Senate voted against the veto of the U.S. President Barack Obama on JASTA bill, (Justice against Sponsors of Terrorism Act). The Senate approved the override on a 97-1 vote, with Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid the lone...
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In this Aug. 4, 2016 file photo, U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during a news conference at the Pentagon. AP


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House of Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce of the US Congress said yesterday that the additional aid promised to Egypt by Secretary of State John Kerry during his visit to Egypt has been “frozen” by the US Congress
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CAIR: JASTA serves Islamophobic organizations

CAIR: JASTA serves Islamophobic organizations

Washington – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) warned that JASTA bill, if approved by the Congress, will have severe consequences and will be used by lobbying organizations that promotes Islamophobia. Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA) is...
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A man arrives at the World Trade Center complex on the morning of the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks in Manhattan, New York, U.S., September 11, 2016. (Andrew Kelly / Reuters)