The Senate is at a standstill while leaders in both parties haggle over the path forward for a $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
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February 07, 2024
The Senate waits and waits on foreign aid
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The test: Can the Senate pass foreign aid?
Despite McConnell’s stated desire for the clean foreign aid package, there’s a lot of uncertainty about whether enough Republicans will vote to advance it.
Schumer’s Plan B: Clean Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan bill
Schumer moves on foreign aid as House GOP fumbles
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