8 février 2024 | International, Aérospatial

Senate moves forward on Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan aid bill

The Senate cleared its first procedural vote on a giant foreign aid bill, but its fate in the House remains unclear.

https://www.defensenews.com/congress/2024/02/08/senate-moves-forward-on-ukraine-israel-taiwan-aid-bill/

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