iron dome

Dems and GOP unite in Senate to approve extra Iron Dome funding

On: August 1, 2014

JTA World News Service WASHINGTON (JTA) — The Senate unanimously approved new funds to Israel for its Iron Dome anti-missile system after Republicans and Democrats settled differences over how to pass the bill. The emergency supplemental bill passed Friday adds $225 million to $350 million for the system, which IsraelContinue Reading

Several GOP senators block infusion of cash for Iron Dome

By: Federation

On: August 1, 2014

In: The Jewish Nation

JTA World News Service WASHINGTON (JTA) — A number of Senate Republicans blocked Israel’s request of an additional $225 million for the Iron Dome anti-missile system during the current Gaza Strip conflict. Republicans had initially objected to the inclusion of the request by Sen. Harry Reid (D-Nev.), the majority leader,Continue Reading