While the federal government continues its course on the road to serfdom, the pResident may be expanding his supposed power grab by issuing sanctions against Israel. When you are going for broke (literally), a caged animal will lash out in any and all directions.
David DeGerolamo
Congress Demands Obama Explain Rumored Sanctions Against Israel
Members of Congress are demanding that President Obama come clean about controversial reports that he is considering leveling sanctions on Israel, according to a letter sent Friday afternoon by lawmakers to the White House.
The Obama administration has found itself engulfed in controversy since reports emerged Thursday that the White House and State Department had met in secret to strategize about imposing sanctions on Israel for its continued building of houses in contested Jerusalem neighborhoods.
State Department and White House officials have continued to dodge questions from reporters on the matter, maintaining that they will neither confirm nor deny the reports.
The administration’s evasive position has prompted outrage among pro-Israel leaders and prompted Congress to demand that Obama start answering questions about the delicate issue.
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