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Apr 20 2024
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Congressmembers explain their votes against foreign aid for Ukraine and Israel
After the passage of two foreign aid bills in the House on Saturday, the representatives who voted against them continued to voice their opposition. First was the Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, which appropriated $60.84 billion for the war against Russia, which has lasted over two years. The 311-112 vote, featuring exclusively Republicans in opposition, ended with some
Washington ExaminerApr 20 2024
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NATO Chief Welcomes US House Approval Of Ukraine Aid
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Saturday hailed the US House of Representatives approval of a long-awaited $61-billion aid package for Ukraine's war effort.
"I welcome that the U.S. House of Representatives has approved a major new package of aid to Ukraine. Ukraine is using the weapons provided by NATO Allies to destroy Russian combat capabilities. This makes us all safer, in Europe and
Barron'sApr 20 2024
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House passes aid for Ukraine and Israel after months of struggle
The House pushed swiftly through a series of votes in a rare Saturday session to approve $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies, Democrats and Republicans joined together after a grueling months-long fight over renewed American support for repelling Russia's invasion. With overwhelming support, the House approved the Ukraine portion, a $61 billion aid package, in
Daily KosApr 23 2024
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U.S. Takes Aim at Chinese Banks Aiding Russia War Effort
The U.S. is drafting sanctions that threaten to cut some Chinese banks off from the global financial system, arming Washington’s top envoy with diplomatic leverage that officials hope will stop Beijing’s commercial support of Russia’s military production, according to people familiar with the matter.
But as Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to Beijing on Tuesday, the question is
Wall Street Journal (News)Apr 19 2024
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Democrats Brag About Passing Johnson’s Foreign Aid Rule
House Democrats bragged on Friday after helping pass Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-LA) rule, opposed by hardline conservatives, that unlocks votes on foreign aid bills.
The majority of those who voted for Johnson’s rule, which allows votes on $60.84 billion in Ukraine aid, $26.38 billion in Israel, and $8.12 billion in Indo-Pacific aid, were Democrats, with 165 voting in favor of it, along
Breitbart NewsApr 24 2024
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Stacey Neumann of Scarborough nominated to federal district court
President Joe Biden announced Stacey Neumann of Scarborough as his nominee to serve on the United States District Court for the District of Maine on Wednesday. Neumann, a former federal prosecutor in the District of Maine, has a track record of both federal and state white-collar and other criminal defense. Often covering matters involving the Maine Human Rights Commission, Neumann has
Yahoo NewsApr 19 2024
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On security aid, Democrats comes to Speaker Mike Johnson’s rescue
There is a normal way in which the U.S. House of Representatives functions. Looking at how the institution has tackled its responsibilities this week, however, “normal” isn’t a word that comes to mind. NBC News reported: The first big step in this dramatic tale came last night when the security aid package was sent to the Rules Committee — sometimes called the “speaker’s committee” because the
MSNBCApr 24 2024
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More Alabama-made missiles heading to Ukraine in aid package, Biden says
More Alabama-made missiles heading to Ukraine in aid package, Biden says An aid package to support Ukraine in its defense against Russian invasion will also deliver economic benefits to the U.S., including in Alabama, President Joe Biden said today. Biden, during remarks immediately following his signing of $61 billion in Ukrainian aid, noted that missiles made in Alabama are among the weapons
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