House Armed Services Committee to Propose Measure to Train, Equip Syrian Rebels
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Credit: Architect of the Capitol(WASHINGTON) — Members of the House Armed Services Committee appear ready to propose a mission that would train and equip Syrian rebels.
On Monday, a senior Republican aide at the committee told ABC News that the deal would not only allow for the training and equipment of rebels, but would also avoid the explicit prohibition of ground forces. The proposal will likely be constructed as an amendment to the current continuing resolution, though that has not been decided.
While the legislation will not specifically ban ground forces, it will only lay out a proposal for training and equipment. The House plan is also expected to mandate that the Department of Defense provides a plan to Congress 15 days prior to training and further updates every 90 days afterward.
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