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Controversy Over Netanyahu Speech to Congress Grows

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Since U.S. House Speaker John Boehner invited Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu to speak to Congress next month about nuclear talks with Iran — without first consulting the White House — the list of Democrats who have said they'll boycott the prime minister's address has grown. The controversy has created some turmoil in both Washington and Jerusalem. VOA's Jeff Swicord reports.