Bill to halt aid to Palestine passed

Washington - The US House of Representatives approved a Bill yesterday which would cut off virtually all aid to the Palestinian…

Washington - The US House of Representatives approved a Bill yesterday which would cut off virtually all aid to the Palestinian Authority if President Yasser Arafat unilaterally declares a Palestinian state.

The bill was passed by a vote of 385 to 27 and would sever all aid except humanitarian assistance.

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