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Congress poised to put Saudi Arabia on the hook for millions in military training

Lawmakers estimate ending security assistance could cost Riyadh up to $30 million.

Members of Saudi security forces take part in a military parade in preparation for the annual Haj pilgrimage in the holy city of Mecca September 5, 2016.  REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah   - S1AETZPDJXAA
Members of Saudi security forces take part in a military parade in preparation for the annual hajj pilgrimage in the holy city of Mecca, Sept. 5, 2016. — REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah

Saudi Arabia could soon be on the hook for millions of dollars in US military training in the latest example of bipartisan anger at the kingdom.

The Republican-held Senate and Democratic-controlled House passed dueling spending bills this week that differ on border security and immigration policy. But both bills contain a provision that cuts Saudi Arabia off from a key military training program that enables Riyadh to save up to $30 million per year.

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