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Senate Moves Ahead with $95 Billion Funding Bill for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan

HeadlineFeb 09, 2024

The Senate voted to advance a $95 billion military funding package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. The measure was stripped of border provisions after Republicans rejected an earlier bill that included an immigration crackdown that they themselves had demanded. Senators will now consider sending an additional $60 billion to Ukraine and $14 billion to Israel.

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