the House yesterday said President Clinton failed to act in "the national interest" earlier this year when he gave permission for a Chinese satellite launch to a U.S. aerospace firm with close Democratic ties, and moved to block him from approving similar exports.
But yesterday's House votes, all on amendments to the annual defense authorization bill, made plain that Democrats, too, have concerns. By 364 to 54, lawmakers adopted Rep. Duncan Hunter's (R-Calif.) proposal for a flat ban on the export or re-export of satellites to China.
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Why would some Liberals also vote to do this? Why are some liberals supporting Rep Duncan Hunter proposal anyway?
How will this move effect us now and why is not highly advertised? How come Duncan Hunter is not getting enough
media attention since he appears to be looking after Americas best interest?
2007-11-22
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