Progressive Democrats Aim To Stop $735M U.S. Arms Sale To Israel

Progressive Democrats Aim To Stop $735M U.S. Arms Sale To Israel

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The transcript discusses a division within a political party regarding handling a conflict. Senator Bernie Sanders plans to introduce a resolution opposing a $735 million arms sale to Israel. A group of progressive Democrats, led by Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, introduced a similar resolution. However, it is unlikely that either resolution will succeed in halting the funding.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is the main issue causing a split within the political party?

Tax legislation

Education policy

Healthcare reform

Handling of a conflict

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Who is planning to introduce a resolution against the arms sale to Israel?

Senator Kamala Harris

Senator Chuck Schumer

Senator Bernie Sanders

Senator Elizabeth Warren

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Which media outlet reported on the resolution introduced by Bernie Sanders?

The Wall Street Journal

The Washington Post

The Guardian

The New York Times

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Who led the group of progressive Democrats introducing a similar resolution?

Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar

Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is the expected outcome of the resolutions introduced by Sanders and the progressive Democrats?

They will be passed unanimously

They will be postponed indefinitely

They will likely fail to stop the funding

They will likely succeed in stopping the funding