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Rand Paul vows to drag out Senate effort to pass $95 billion foreign aid package

The Senate is working to pass a $95.3 billion foreign aid bill with assistance for Ukraine, Israel, and other regions, but GOP Sen. Rand Paul plans to use chamber rules to slow the process.
Senate Republicans are divided on the bill, with some seeking amendments related to immigration and border policy. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer hopes for agreement with Republicans.
The bill includes billions for Ukraine's fight against Russia, security assistance for Israel, and humanitarian aid for Gaza, the West Bank, and Ukraine.

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The Hill

Rand Paul slams McConnell’s ‘outrageous’ support for standalone foreign aid bill

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) slammed Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) Friday what he called his “outrageous” support for the Plan B foreign aid bill proposed after striping out border security provisions. He specifically knocked his Senate colleagues for focusing on providing additional aid to Ukraine and Israel amid their ongoing wars, instead of addressing…

1 year ago·Washington, United States

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Sputnik Globe [🇷🇺-affiliated]

Rand Paul Blasts Mitch McConnell's "Outrageous" Support for Ukraine Aid

A new bipartisan vote on an enhanced $95.3 billion package was allocated exclusively for Ukraine, depriving America's southern border of much-needed funds to tackle illegal migrant crossings. This starkly demonstrates that the US prioritizes addressing Kiev's problems over its domestic concerns.

1 year ago

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The Epoch Times

Rand Paul Says He’ll Drag Out Voting on Ukraine, Israel Aid Package

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said this week he will drag out the process in the Senate seeking to pass a supplemental bill that would give assistance to Ukraine and Israel. “I think we should stay here as long as it takes,” the senator told CNN. “If it takes a week or a month, I’ll force them to stay here to discuss why they think the border of Ukraine is more important than the U.S. border,” he continued. Mr. Paul’s comments come as the Senate, mainl…

1 year ago·New York, United States

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Political Wire

Rand Paul Pledges to Drag Out Foreign Aid Bill

“The Senate is working to pass a $95.3 billion foreign aid bill with assistance for Ukraine and Israel, but it may be days until a final vote as GOP Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky has vowed to use arcane and complex chamber rules to slow the pace of passing a bill,” CNN reports. Said Paul: “I think we should stay here as long as it takes. If it takes a week or a month, I’ll force them to stay here to discuss why they think the border of Ukraine is m…

1 year ago·New York, United States

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