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Congressional Hearing on FY 2018 Middle East and North Africa Budget

Original title: AMERICA'S INTERESTS IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA: THE PRESIDENT'S FY 2018 BUDGET REQUEST

January 1, 2017

foreign policyfederal budgetMiddle EastNorth Africaforeign military financinginternational aid

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing sets the legislative foundation for how the U.S. allocates foreign aid and military financing in the Middle East and North Africa for the 2018 fiscal year, impacting billions in taxpayer dollars.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Israel

The country is the recipient of a proposed $3.1 billion in foreign military financing.

U.S. Taxpayers

Taxpayer funds are used to finance the foreign assistance programs discussed in the budget request.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2017.

What's next

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Summary

The House Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa held a hearing to review the President's proposed budget for foreign assistance in the region for Fiscal Year 2018. The session included testimony from officials at the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) regarding funding priorities and program efficiency.

Key Facts

  • The hearing reviewed the President's FY 2018 budget request for the Middle East and North Africa region.
  • The budget request includes $3.1 billion in foreign military financing (FMF) for Israel.
  • The subcommittee discussed the balance between cutting waste and maintaining effective foreign assistance programs.
  • Witnesses included Stuart Jones from the Department of State and Maria Longi from USAID.
  • The hearing took place on July 13, 2017, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
  • Members were granted 5 days to submit additional statements and questions for the record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this hearing?
The hearing was held to review and discuss the President's proposed budget for foreign aid and military assistance in the Middle East and North Africa for the 2018 fiscal year.
How much funding is proposed for Israel in this budget?
The budget request includes $3.1 billion in foreign military financing for Israel.

Why It Matters

This hearing sets the legislative foundation for how the U.S. allocates foreign aid and military financing in the Middle East and North Africa for the 2018 fiscal year, impacting billions in taxpayer dollars.

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Discoveries

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Focus on Efficiency

The hearing highlights a legislative push to address 'waste, fraud, and abuse' in foreign aid rather than relying solely on across-the-board budget cuts.

Ileana Ros-Lehtinen

Connected Entities

personIleana Ros-Lehtinen“Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa”Map →
personTheodore E. Deutch“Ranking Member of the Subcommittee”Map →
personMaria Longi“Acting Assistant Administrator, Bureau for the Middle East, U.S. Agency for Inte”Map →
personStuart Jones“Acting Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, U.S. Department of S”Map →

Sources

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  • Controversy30
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  • Entertainment10
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