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In 2004 Sherman introduced the US-Israel Energy Cooperation Act. The act established a grant program to fund joint ventures between Israeli and American businesses and academics.<ref name ="cooperation act">Government Publishing Office Website [http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-108hr5342ih/pdf/BILLS-108hr5342ih.pdf H. R. 5342]. Accessed 8 October 2015.</ref> | In 2004 Sherman introduced the US-Israel Energy Cooperation Act. The act established a grant program to fund joint ventures between Israeli and American businesses and academics.<ref name ="cooperation act">Government Publishing Office Website [http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-108hr5342ih/pdf/BILLS-108hr5342ih.pdf H. R. 5342]. Accessed 8 October 2015.</ref> | ||
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| + | In 2010, Sherman told reporters that he intended to seek the prosecution of any US citizens who were aboard or involved with the Freedom Flotilla to end the Israeli siege of Gaza.<ref name ="flotilla">Ali Gharib, '[http://mondoweiss.net/2010/06/rep-sherman-prosecute-u-s-citizens-involved-with-gaza-flotilla#sthash.dtKgH7pS.dpuf Rep. Sherman: prosecute U.S. citizens involved with Gaza flotilla]', ''Mondoweiss'', 4 June 2010, accessed 8 October 2015</ref> | ||
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| + | Sherman has received funds from the pro-Israel [[Irving Moskowitz Foundation]].<ref name ="contributions">Open Secrets [https://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/contrib.php?cid=N00006897&cycle=2014&type=I&newMem=N&recs=100 Brad Sherman: Top 100 Contributors, 2013-2014]. Accessed 8 October 2015.</ref> | ||
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| + | In August 2015 it was reported that Sherman would vote against the US-Iran nuclear deal.<ref name ="Iran">Paul Richter, '[http://www.latimes.com/world/middleeast/la-fg-sherman-iran-20150807-story.html Rep. Sherman joins foes of Iran nuclear deal]', ''Los Angeles Times'', 7 August 2015, accessed 9 October 2015</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:42, 9 October 2015
Brad Sherman (born 24th October 1954) is an American politician. He is a Democratic member of the US House of Representatives representing California's 30th congressional district.
Israel
In 2004 Sherman introduced the US-Israel Energy Cooperation Act. The act established a grant program to fund joint ventures between Israeli and American businesses and academics.[1]
In 2010, Sherman told reporters that he intended to seek the prosecution of any US citizens who were aboard or involved with the Freedom Flotilla to end the Israeli siege of Gaza.[2]
Sherman has received funds from the pro-Israel Irving Moskowitz Foundation.[3]
Iran
In August 2015 it was reported that Sherman would vote against the US-Iran nuclear deal.[4]
Notes
- ↑ Government Publishing Office Website H. R. 5342. Accessed 8 October 2015.
- ↑ Ali Gharib, 'Rep. Sherman: prosecute U.S. citizens involved with Gaza flotilla', Mondoweiss, 4 June 2010, accessed 8 October 2015
- ↑ Open Secrets Brad Sherman: Top 100 Contributors, 2013-2014. Accessed 8 October 2015.
- ↑ Paul Richter, 'Rep. Sherman joins foes of Iran nuclear deal', Los Angeles Times, 7 August 2015, accessed 9 October 2015
