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4/19/2024

The House passes billions in aid for Ukraine and Israel after months of struggle

Posted 11:11 AM 4/20/2024 by STEPHEN GROVES and LISA MASCARO Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is pushing 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 joining together after a grueling monthslong fight over renewed American support for (More)

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4/16/2024

House's Ukraine, Israel aid package gains Biden's support as Speaker Johnson fights to keep his job

Posted 2:41 PM 4/17/2024 by STEPHEN GROVES and LISA MASCARO Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Wednesday he strongly supports a proposal from Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson to provide aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, sending crucial bipartisan support to the effort this week to approve $95 billion in funding for the U.S. allies.

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