US House passes bill penalizing universities that participate in boycott of Israel
GOP-backed bill mandates institutions receiving federal funds not impose restrictions on programs related to Israel The US House of Representatives on Thursday passed a Republican-backed bill that would penalize universities that participate in boycotts of Israel, or attempt to prevent students from taking part in exchange programs with the country. The Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act passed by a 237-169 vote, with 33 Democrats breaking with the rest of their party to vote in favor,…
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