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One day before Romney's visit, Obama to sign act expanding military cooperation with Israel

In signing the United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act, Obama is trying to upstage his rival for the presidency, Mitt Romney, as he arrives for an official visit to Israel.

The White House may be trying to steal the thunder from Republican candidate Mitt Romney on the eve of his visit to Jerusalem. A day before Romney is due to land in Israel, U.S. President Barack Obama will sign the United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act, which is meant to approve and expand military cooperation between the two countries.

The act, which Congress passed a week ago, will be signed by the U.S. president at a White House ceremony on Friday.

Source and full story: Haaretz, 26 July 201

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