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Congress Passes Emergency Funding Bill for Capitol Security, Resettlement of Afghan Interpreters

HeadlineJul 30, 2021

Both the House and Senate passed a $2.1 billion emergency spending package for Capitol security, in response to a funding crisis incurred by the January 6 insurrection. The measure also includes funds for resettling Afghans who worked with U.S. forces during the occupation of their country. The first evacuation flight for Afghan interpreters and others arrived at Washington Dulles Airport earlier this morning.

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