Foreign Aid Bill Will Get Vote

Published: Sat, 04/20/24

The House voted 316-94 to tee up votes on four separate bills that include aid to Ukraine and Israel, a good sign for the prospects of Congress approving U.S. funding for the two countries after months of delay.Insert Preheader


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Foreign Aid Bill Will Get Vote

NBC News

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