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December 19, 2017

Vice President Pence Delays Mideast Trip Amid Protests over U.S. Support for Israel
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Meanwhile, Vice President Mike Pence has delayed a planned trip to the
Middle East, saying he'll remain in Washington, D.C., to preside over
passage of the Republican tax bill this week. Pence's announcement came
after Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas canceled a planned meeting
with Pence in Bethlehem and called for an "angry" demonstration to
protest President Trump's decision on Jerusalem. Pence now says he'll
visit Egypt and Israel in February.


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