Massie faces funding drop as GOP rebels protest leadership
As Thomas Massie began a 2013 re election bid he drew PAC money from tobacco trucking and health care. By 2015 his PAC haul had fallen to 1000 from Eagle Forum amid House GOP leadership clashes over Boehner and DHS funding.
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Abe visits U. S. as Japan seeks free trade pact and stronger ties
Washington coverage notes Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe aims to promote a free trade pact and tougher defense links during a U.S. visit while facing scrutiny over wartime apologies. Critics urge explicit statements on history as Abe prepares to address Congress amid regional tensions.
War anniversary shapes U S Japan ties and defense role
Japanese Ambassador Kenichiro Sasae says Prime Minister Abe will address current and future challenges in the U S Japan relationship including the Trans Pacific Partnership and mutual defense guidelines. Abe’s cabinet has broadened pacifist constitution rules and may push security legislation to defend U S forces under attack. Pew finds 68 percent of Americans trust Japan, with cautious views on a larger military role. The U S maintains tens of thousands of troops in Japan and Korea and long standing treaty commitments.
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