Schumer Leads Senate Delegation to Ukraine, Pushes for Passage of $95B Aid Package Despite Republican Resistance
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Schumer and 4 Democrat senators visited Ukraine to show support and understand armament needs. They aim to convince House Speaker Johnson to pass $95B aid package.
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Package faces uphill battle in GOP-led House. Republicans remain split on additional Ukraine aid.
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Zelenskyy has urged U.S. to continue financial support for months. House unveiled alternate $95B proposal that Republicans shot down.
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Some Republicans critical of Ukraine aid due to concerns over lack of oversight and monitoring of U.S. weapons sent.
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59% or $1B worth of enhanced monitoring weapons sent to Ukraine were not monitored per DOD standards.