Kaine Questions $147M U.S. Weapons Sale to Israel, Demands Explanation from State Dept
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Democratic senator Tim Kaine criticizes $147.5 million U.S. weapons sale to Israel
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Kaine demands public explanation from State Department for circumventing Congress to approve sale
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Sale includes 155-millimeter artillery shells and related equipment for Israel
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State Department says sale supports Israel's security and self-defense capabilities
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Kaine questions rationale behind sale as member of Senate Armed Services Committee