"Congress Faces Hurdles in Allocating Military Aid for Ukraine and Israel"
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A $118 billion international aid package is facing opposition in the Senate over border security provisions and claims that $60 billion would be sent to Ukraine, but most of the money would stay in the U.S. The bill allocates funds to purchase weapons from U.S. companies to support Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a focus on boosting the defense industry and creating jobs in the U.S. Republicans are poised to block the bill, leaving further Ukraine aid in limbo, while President Biden and supporters emphasize the economic benefits of the aid package for American workers.
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- U.S. envoys in S. Korea, China, other countries urge congressional action on Ukraine, Israel support bill Yonhap News Agency
- U.S. Military Aid Bill Faces Hurdles in Congress Defense & Security Monitor
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