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.
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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.