#USA: Potential Pres. Cand. Lindsey Graham Threatens Military Force Against Congress

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In comments to Republicans in Concord, New Hampshire last week, South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham - who is strongly considering a run for president - said he would "literally" employ the US military to force Congress to restore military and intelligence agency budget cuts, refusing to allow them to leave until they do. He later  said he was joking.

#USA: House Dems May "Skip" But Not "Boycott" #Netanyahu Speech, Says #Pelosi

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There will be no "boycott" of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's speech before Congress next month, says House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, but while she downplayed reports of an organized protest, she suggested some lawmakers might just be "too busy" to attend. And at least two Democrats have already decided they won't be on hand.

#ISRAEL: #Netanyahu Determined to Give US Congress Speech After Week of Criticism

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PM Benjamin Netanyahu has told Likud Party loyalists he is determined to make a speech before the US Congress about Iran policy after a week of criticism from the Obama Administration and others concerned the move is too political and suggestions he speak to closed session of Congress.

#ISRAEL: White House Angered By Pre-Election #Netanyahu Speech to Congress

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he White House’s outrage over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to speak before Congress in March - a move he failed to coordinate with the administration - began to seep through the diplomatic cracks on Friday, with officials saying the Israeli leader had “spat” in President Barack Obama’s face.

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NJ Rep. Andrews To Leave House Under Ethics Cloud [world politics news]

USA: April 9 Special Election to Fill Seat Vacated by Congressman Suffering from Mental, Physical Illnesses

USA: Rangel Victory Questioned As Voting Irregularities Alleged, Lead Narrows