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Top three candidates for Pelosi's seat differ on Iron Dome funding

Wiener distinguished defensive funding for the Iron Dome from offensive arms sales to Israel.

Top three candidates for Pelosi's seat differ on Iron Dome funding
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At a San Francisco debate, House candidates Saikat Chakrabarti, Connie Chan and Scott Wiener disagreed over whether U.S. military aid to Israel should include funding for the Iron Dome. Their positions come as they compete for Nancy Pelosi’s seat.

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House candidate supporting Iron Dome funding while opposing offensive arms sales to Israel

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House candidate calling for a halt to military funding to Israel

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Nancy Pelosi
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