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Summary A House of Representatives panel has approved a $47.2 billion bill that would cut US foreign aid.
The bill will also restrict assistance to Pakistan. Members of the House Appropriations subcommittee on foreign operations unanimously approved the legislation Wednesday. The bill would provide money for the next budget, beginning Oct 1, and is $8.6 billion less than the current amount.The bill would require the administration to certify to Congress that Islamabad is cooperating in the fight before the aid can be provided. Republican Rep. Kay Granger, subcommittee chairwoman, said Congress wants to account for every dollar invested in Pakistan. The full Appropriations Committee will consider later.
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