By Jen DiMascio The initial deadline for Congress to object to the sale of the Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) to Saudi Arabia has passed, opening the door for the administration to legally proceed with the deal. On Jan. 14, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of the potential sale of 900 JDAMs for up to $123 million. Lawmakers then had 30 days to block the sale with a joint resolution. Without that resolution, the administration has the…
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