US House Passes Bill Penalizing Universities Boycotting Israel
The US House of Representatives has approved legislation that would withhold federal funding from higher education institutions participating in boycotts against Israel. The vote highlighted internal Democratic divisions as several lawmakers broke with party leadership to support the measure.
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US House passes bill penalizing universities that participate in boycott of Israel
GOP-backed bill mandates institutions receiving federal funds not impose restrictions on programs related to Israel The US House of Representatives on Thursday passed a Republican-backed bill that would penalize universities that participate in boycotts of Israel, or attempt to prevent students from taking part in exchange programs with the country. The Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act passed by a 237-169 vote, with 33 Democrats breaking with the rest of their party to vote in favor,...
By Chris Stein in Washington
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The House passed a bill to cut federal funds to colleges participating in boycotts of Israel, but Democrats argue it violates free speech rights.
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Read full article →US House passes bill to crack down on university boycotts of Israel
The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation on Thursday to block federal aid for universities that boycott Israel, the latest Republican-backed pro-Israel measure amid growing Democratic criticism of the Israeli government over the war in Gaza. The Republican-majority chamber voted 237-169 in favor of the “Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act,” which would have to […]
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Vote mostly along party lines, with just two Republicans voting nay and 33 Democrats voting in favour
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Read full article →US House votes to cut federal aid to universities boycotting Israel
The U.S. House on Thursday approved legislation that would bar federal funding for universities that boycott Israel, advancing a Republican-backed measure as criticism of the Israe...
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