In past years, Israel has been given this “aid” with no discussion, no conditions, no reporting requirements, and no incremental/quarterly payments as is done with every other country receiving such aid.
The media virtually never report on this expenditure – especially when it is in committee and could be stopped.
It is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT that the public learn about this aid proposal and that citizens concerned about it contact their House Representatives NOW.
Many people seeking peace and justice feel that this aid should have been ended long ago. Israel is one of the wealthiest nations on the planet, consistently uses US aid in violation of US law, international law, and human rights. Such aid perpetuates violence, prevents peace, damages the US, endangers American citizens, and causes untold tragedy in the region.
Below is the Subcommittee that makes the first approval on the proposed Military Aid to Israel:
Appropriations Subcommittee for State and Foreign Affairs - DemocratsNita M. Lowey, New York – Chair NY-18th Dist. Office in White Plains.
DC Office 202-225-6506, Fax - 0546
Ann.Vaughan@mail.house.gov (Lowey's aide for this subcommittee)
Jesse L. Jackson, Jr., Illinois
DC – 202-225-0773, Fax -0899
Charles.Dujon@mail.house.gov
Adam Schiff, California
DC – 202-225-4176, Fax 5828
Timothy.Bergreen@mail.house.
Betty McCollum, Minnesota
DC 202-225-6631, Fax 1968
Peter.Frosch@mail.house.gov
Steven R. Rothman, New Jersey
DC 202-225-5061, Fax 5851
Jonathan.Moore@mail.house.gov
Barbara Lee, California
DC 202-225-2661, Fax 9817
Julie.nickson@mail.house.gov
Scott.Exner@mail.house.gov
Steve Israel, New York
DC 202-225-3335, Fax 4669
Mike.Ryan@mail.house.gov
Ben Chandler, Kentucky
DC 202-225-4706, Fax 2122
Jim.Creevy@mail.house.gov
David R. Obey, Wisconsin, Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee and Ex-Officio on this Subcommittee
DC 202-225-3365
Anne.Georges@mail.house.gov
