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Reuters
Reuters
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By Patricia Zengerle

U.S. House backs measure that would restrict sale of F-16s to Turkey

FILE PHOTO: An F-16 fighter jet is seen in the foreground as the space shuttle Endeavour makes a flyby before landing at Edwards Air Force Base in California, September 20, 2012. REUTERS/Gene Blevins

The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday approved legislation that would create a new hurdle for President Joe Biden's plan to sell F-16 fighter jets to Turkey.

The House approved the measure, offered by Democratic Representatives Frank Pallone and Chris Pappas, as an amendment to the annual National Defense Authorization Act, by 244 to 179.

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