Johnson Seeks Separate Ukraine Military Aid Bill, But Faces Hurdles Over Border Security Demands and Conservative Spending Concerns
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Speaker Johnson intends to send separate legislation providing new military funding for Ukraine, but details remain unclear.
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Johnson wants to link border security measures to Ukraine aid, but this risks losing Democratic support needed to pass bill.
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Johnson considering making Ukraine aid a loan rather than a grant to ease conservative concerns about spending.
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Pressure mounting on Johnson from Biden and others to approve assistance for Ukraine.
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Johnson racing against discharge petitions trying to force vote on Senate-passed aid package and other proposals.