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[U.S. House of Representatives Bill to Suppress Universities that Boycott Israel] September 4 (Xinhua) The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill on September 3, local time, aimed at preventing federal aid from universities that "boycott Israel." The Republican-dominated House of Representatives passed the "Protecting Economic and Academic Freedom Act" by a vote of 237 in favor and 169 against. Only two Republicans voted against it and 33 Democrats voted in favor. The bill still needs to pass the Senate to become law. The bill is considered the latest pro-Israel measure backed by Republicans at a time when the war in Gaza has prompted growing criticism of Israel's government from Democrats. (CCTV International News)
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