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House Debate On FY ‘24 Defense Budget Includes Bipartisan Pushback On Ukraine Aid Cuts

House Debate On FY ‘24 Defense Budget Includes Bipartisan Pushback On Ukraine Aid Cuts
Pallets of ammunition, weapons and other equipment bound for Ukraine are secured onto a plane during a foreign military sales mission at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Feb. 28, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. J.D. Strong II)

Republican proposals to cut Ukraine aid received bipartisan pushback during the House’s debate of its fiscal year 2024 defense spending bill on Wednesday. Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) offered a measure to cut $300 million for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative from the House’s $826.5 billion defense appropriations bill, while Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) proposed prohibiting any further weapons aid to Ukraine completely. Final roll call votes on both amendments are expected to occur later this evening. “The [Ukraine aid] funding…

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