Posted 12/17/2023, 6:48:53 PM
Border Aid Package Negotiations Ongoing But Significant Issues Remain Unresolved
- Negotiations ongoing over linking border restrictions to Ukraine aid, significant issues unresolved
- Vote this week would likely fail without full resolution of sticking points, per McConnell
- Technical drafting work still needed; may vote on nominations instead of aid package
- Bi-partisan group of Senators negotiating with administration daily, cite progress
- Complex policy details remain to be sorted out before framework can be released