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Fischer: ISIS Money May Just Be Down Payment

Fischer: ISIS Money May Just Be Down Payment

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The Obama Administration is asking Congress for five hundred million dollars to expand the battle against ISIS terrorists in the Middle East.

Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer says that is probably only a down payment…

 

Fischer says this war will be another long term commitment for Congress and the country…

 

Fischer, a member of the Armed Services Committee, says they do have concerns about arming the so called “moderate” Syrian rebels…

 

The funding bill passed in the House, and is now in the Senate for debate.

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