(JTA) Ron Kampeas - President Bush's proposed budget, presented to Congress on Monday, includes $2.58 billion in Israel aid for fiscal year 2005 - comprised of $360 million in economic aid and $2.22 billion in defense aid. The figures are consistent with the seventh year of an aid restructuring program, gradually reducing economic assistance while increasing military aid. Unaffected is $50 million for refugee resettlement in Israel, primarily for Ethiopian immigrants.
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