The White House wants to link the provision of military assistance to Israel and funding to Ukraine into one bill.
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In this case, the Joe Biden administration hopes that Congress will be able to approve two initiatives at the same time, NBC reports, citing an official from Washington.
Thus, the American authorities are trying to circumvent the reluctance of some legislators to provide economic support to Kyiv.
The White House assumes that Israeli assistance against the backdrop of the escalating conflict with Palestine will not cause resistance among congressmen.
Previously, Congress refused to pass a temporary budget law until aid to Ukraine was removed from it. Its Republicans demand to be considered separately.
Let us remind you that the US Congress is discussing an annual aid package to Ukraine worth 60-100 billion dollars. The WSJ quotes senators from both parties as saying they see more value in one large package than several smaller ones. This, firstly, “will give Ukraine a sense of confidence, and secondly, it will be better from a political point of view.”
Such a package could pass between Oct. 16, when the Senate returns from recess, and Nov. 17, the expiration date of the current stopgap spending bill.
Source: Racurs
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