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Biden Admin Bypasses Congress For Arms Sale To Israel, OKs $250 Million In New Ukraine Aid

Biden Admin Bypasses Congress For Arms Sale To Israel, OKs $250 Million In New Ukraine Aid
President Joe Biden addresses the nation on Oct. 19, 2023 on the U.S.' support to Ukraine and Israel. Photo: The White House.

The Biden administration last week bypassed Congress to approve an emergency $147.5 million weapons sale to Israel, and also announced $250 million in new security assistance for Ukraine. The decision to work around Congress to expedite the deal with Israel for fuzes, charges and primers for 155mm artillery shells received a strong rebuke from several Democratic senators. “Just as Congress has a crucial role to play in all matters of war and peace, Congress should have full visibility over the…

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