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    60-Billion-Dollar US–Saudi F-15 Deal

    The Obama Administration wants to sell Saudi Arabia $60 billion worth of advanced military aircraft as part of its effort to contain Iran. It will add up to the biggest foreign arms deal in American history—if Congress approves. Adam Entous is national security correspondent for the Wall Street Journal .

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    The Obama Administration wants to sell Saudi Arabia $60 billion worth of advanced military aircraft as part of its effort to contain Iran. It will add up to the biggest foreign arms deal in American history—if Congress approves. Adam Entous is national security correspondent for the Wall Street Journal.

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    2. 7:39Governors Make a Difference
    3. 42:22Great Britain Goes Small with Austerity Measures
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Karen Radziner

      Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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      Adam Entous

      investigative reporter, New York Times

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    Much at Stake in 2010 Governors' Races
    1. 0:0060-Billion-Dollar US–Saudi F-15 DealYou’re reading this
    2. 7:39Governors Make a Difference
    3. 42:22Great Britain Goes Small with Austerity Measures
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