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Source: http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1068953.html
U.S. Lawmaker: Release Kidnapped Israeli Soldier or No Gaza Aid
[Ha'aretz] Natasha Mozgovaya - A new initiative by members of the U.S. Congress seeks to condition the transfer of $900 million for the Palestinians on an end to rocket fire on Israel from Gaza and the release of kidnapped Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit. Rep. Shelley Berkley (D-Nev.) drafted a petition to Secretary of State Clinton which demanded that the financial aid be delayed for as long as the rocket fire continues and Shalit remains in captivity.