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[–] mrodri89@lemmy.zip 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Wait, I looked it up and found this amendment introduced by MTG that AOC voted no on. It didn't seem to have to do with the defensive weapons at all.

It was to defund the Israeli Cooperative Programs. https://www.congress.gov/amendment/119th-congress/house-amendment/55/all-info?s=a&r=3

I googled that program and found the below.

Israeli Cooperative Programs refer to various initiatives and collaborations that involve cooperative efforts between Israel and other countries, organizations, or communities. These programs can span multiple sectors, including agriculture, technology, education, and research. Here are some key aspects:

Agricultural Cooperatives: Israel is known for its advancements in agricultural technology and practices. Cooperative programs often focus on sharing these innovations with other countries, particularly in areas like water management, irrigation, and sustainable farming techniques.

Technology and Innovation: Israel has a robust tech ecosystem, often referred to as "Startup Nation." Cooperative programs may involve partnerships with foreign companies or governments to foster innovation, share technology, and develop new products or services.

Research and Development: Many Israeli universities and research institutions engage in cooperative programs with international partners to conduct joint research projects, share knowledge, and develop new technologies.

Cultural and Educational Exchanges: These programs may also include cultural exchanges, educational partnerships, and initiatives aimed at promoting understanding and collaboration between Israel and other nations.

Economic Cooperation: Israel engages in various economic cooperative agreements that facilitate trade, investment, and economic development with other countries.

Overall, Israeli Cooperative Programs aim to leverage Israel's expertise and innovations to foster collaboration and mutual benefit across different sectors and regions.

[–] PhilipTheBucket@quokk.au 2 points 5 days ago

I'm pretty sure there was a genuine amendment defunding the Iron Dome that MTG introduced. I could be wrong but I saw that in sources that don't just make stuff up.

She proposed a big handful of amendments; maybe Iron Dome is in ICP and they just don't like to publicize it very much, or maybe it was in one of the other amendments.