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- Senators on Sunday released a highly anticipated $118 billion package that pairs border enforcement policy with wartime aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies, but it quickly ran into a wall of opposition from top House Republicans, including Speaker Mike Johnson. (Feb. 5)
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Senate Republicans resist advancing on border policy bill, leaving aid for Ukraine in doubt
By STEPHEN GROVES, MARY CLARE JALONICK AND LISA MASCARO - Associated Press
Mon,02/05/24-4:29PM , 549 Reads
WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing a torrent of criticism from conservatives, Senate Republicans on Monday resisted advancing on a bipartisan proposal intended to clamp down on illegal border crossings, signaling a likely defeat in Congress that would leave leaders with no clear path to approve wartime aid for Ukraine.
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- At a news conference with about one dozen other Republican leaders at the Southern border, Texas Governor Greg Abbott says they have to make their own rules to protect their borders, due to a lack of federal action.
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Senators release a border and Ukraine deal but the House speaker declares it 'dead on arrival'
By STEPHEN GROVES, MARY CLARE JALONICK AND LISA MASCARO - Associated Press
Sun,02/04/24-10:57AM , 658 Reads
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators on Sunday released a highly anticipated $118 billion package that pairs border enforcement policy with wartime aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S.
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- Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., answers questions on the border security talks as he meets reporters following a Democratic caucus meeting, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
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The Senate is headed for a crucial test vote on new border policies and Ukraine aid
By STEPHEN GROVES, MARY CLARE JALONICK AND LISA MASCARO - Associated Press
Thu,02/01/24-5:34PM , 544 Reads
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate will hold a crucial test vote next week on legislation that would pair new policies at the southern border with wartime aid for Ukraine and other American allies, leaders pressing ahead despite heavy skepticism from Republicans and some Democrats.
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