(Source: US Senate Committee on Appropriations) 06.29.16 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Senate Committee on Appropriations today approved the FY2017 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Bill, a $52.08 billion measure to advance U.S. interests abroad by promoting democracy, supporting U.S. allies and countering extremism. The Senate measure, approved 30 to 0, provides critical funding to protect U.S. Foreign Service Officers and other personnel serving overseas. The measure includes a significant increase in military aid to Israel. It funds global health programs, protects international religious freedom, and provides resources to address the needs of refugees...
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