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House Panel Advances Arms-Sale Bills While Rejecting Broader FMF Expansion
Key Takeaways
- The House Foreign Affairs Committee approved three bills to speed arms transfers.
- A broader FMF proposal failed in a 23-23 vote.
- Supporters said the change could have helped partners such as Taiwan and Ukraine buy faster.
- Opponents argued broader use of direct commercial sales would weaken oversight and raise corruption risks.
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DT Editorial Team··via breakingdefense.com