Lawmakers Preparing Aid Package for Israel, Ukraine, and Other Priorities
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Top lawmakers preparing supplemental funding request for Israel and Ukraine aid amid wars. Could come this week.
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Details unknown but may include humanitarian assistance, munitions, missile defense, etc. Schumer directing key senators to work on "most generous package."
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Aid to be linked to Israel minimizing civilian casualties in Gaza. Some House Republicans oppose linking Ukraine and Israel aid.
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Request may also include money for Taiwan, border security to address strain on Pentagon stockpiles.
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Biden team privately told lawmakers preparing request for Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan and border security.
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