Coverage dated May 18, 2022

Senate approves $40B in Ukraine aid amid Russia invasion

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Every Democrat and all but 11 Republicans backed the measure.

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  1. Fox26 Houston

    Senate approves $40B in Ukraine aid amid Russia invasion (opens Fox26 Houston)

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    Every Democrat and all but 11 Republicans backed the measure.

  2. Washington Examiner

    Senate clears $40 billion Ukraine aid bill for Biden's signature (opens Washington Examiner)

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    The Senate on Thursday passed legislation aimed at providing $39.8 billion in additional military and humanitarian aid for Ukraine, just ahead of the deadline in which the Pentagon was slated to exhaust its previously appropriated funds to assist the country in its fight against Russia’s unprovoked…

  3. WFMZ Allentown

    Senate ships $40B Ukraine aid bill to Biden for signature (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    The Senate has whisked a $40 billion package of military, economic and food aid for Ukraine and U.S. allies to final congressional approval. Thursday's 86-11 vote puts a bipartisan stamp

  4. Portland Press Herald

    Senate passes $40 billion Ukraine aid package (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    A $40 billion infusion of military and economic aid for Ukraine and its allies now heads to President Joe Biden for his signature.

  5. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier

    Senate overwhelmingly approves $40B in new aid to Ukraine in response to Russia invasion (opens Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

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    Approval comes three weeks after Biden requested a smaller $33 billion version.

  6. MyNorthwest

    Senate readies final congressional OK of $40B Ukraine aid (opens MyNorthwest)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) -- A $40 billion infusion of military and economic aid for Ukraine and its allies was on the cusp of Senate passage Thursday as both

  7. KTVZ Bend

    Senate to vote on $40 billion Ukraine aid package (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    By Ali Zaslav, Clare Foran and Ellie Kaufman, CNN The Senate is expected to vote on Thursday to pass a roughly $40 billion bill to send aid to Ukraine as the country fights back against Russia’s brutal and unprovoked attacks.

  8. Georgia Recorder

    Congress clears $40B in Ukraine aid for Biden’s signature, but some in GOP balk (opens Georgia Recorder)

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    U.S. senators voted overwhelmingly Thursday to send President Joe Biden a $40 billion aid package for Ukraine.

  9. Madison

    Congress OKs latest $40B to help Ukraine repulse Russia (opens Madison)

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    A $40 billion infusion of military and economic aid for Ukraine and its allies has cleared the Senate and will head to President Joe Biden for his signature. All Democrats

  10. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Congress OKs latest $40B to help Ukraine repulse Russians (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    The Senate overwhelmingly approved a $40 billion infusion of military and economic aid for Ukraine and its allies on Thursday as both parties rallied behind America's latest, and quite possibly not last, financial salvo against Russia's invasion.

  11. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Senate to vote on $40 billion Ukraine aid package | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    By Ali Zaslav, Clare Foran and Ellie Kaufman, CNN The Senate is expected to vote on Thursday to pass a roughly $40 billion bill to send aid to Ukraine as

  12. Sioux City Journal

    Senate votes final congressional OK for $40B Ukraine aid (opens Sioux City Journal)

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    A $40 billion infusion of military and economic aid for Ukraine and its allies has cleared the Senate and will head to President Joe Biden for his signature. All Democrats

  13. NBC News

    After delay, Senate poised to send $40 billion in Ukraine aid to Biden (opens NBC News)

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    GOP Sen. Rand Paul stalled the vote over a dispute about spending oversight. Leaders in both parties say more aid will be needed down the road to help Ukraine battle Russia.

  14. Al Jazeera

    ‘Unprecedented’: US Congress passes massive Ukraine aid package (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Backed by President Joe Biden, spending bill will provide nearly $40bn to support Ukrainian war effort against Russia.

  15. New York Times

    The Senate overwhelmingly approves $40 billion in aid to Ukraine, sending it to Biden. (opens New York Times)

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    The measure’s relatively smooth path through Congress has reflected a broad consensus on Capitol Hill, for now, to devote massive sums to supporting Ukraine’s war effort.

  16. Los Angeles Times

    Senate gives final congressional OK for $40 billion in Ukraine aid (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    A $40-billion infusion of military and economic aid for Ukraine and its allies has cleared the Senate and will head to President Biden for his signature.

  17. Deutsche Welle

    US Senate approves $40 billion Ukraine aid package — live updates | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Meanwhile, the first Russian soldier to face trial for killing a civilian has asked the man's widow for "forgiveness." Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has warned of a long war. Follow DW for the latest.

  18. Al Jazeera

    Biden lauds US Congress for approving $40bn Ukraine aid package (opens Al Jazeera)

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    US president says massive assistance package will help Ukraine ‘defend democracy’ amid Russia’s ongoing invasion.

  19. Forbes

    Senate Passes $40 Billion Ukraine Aid Package After Weeklong Delay (opens Forbes)

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    The bill earned bipartisan support in the House and Senate—but a lone objection from Sen. Rand Paul held up swift passage of the bill last week.

  20. The Daily Caller

    Senate Passes $40 Billion Aid Package For Ukraine (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Senate voted Thursday to pass the $40 billion aid package for Ukraine as the country has been defending itself against an invasion from Russia.

  21. CBS News

    Senate nears vote on $39.8 billion Ukraine aid bill (opens CBS News)

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    The measure has already cleared the House with overwhelming bipartisan support.

  22. Washington Times

    Senate passes $40B Ukraine aid package (opens Washington Times)

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    The Senate passed President Biden’s $40 billion military and humanitarian aid package on Thursday after a series of partisan fights delayed its consideration for a week.

  23. Breitbart News

    Senate Passes $40 Billion in Aid to Ukraine During 40-Year-High Inflation (opens Breitbart News)

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    The Senate on Thursday passed legislation to give $40 billion to Ukraine in economic and military aid, while Americans suffer from inflation.

  24. The Guardian

    ‘Help is on the way’: US Senate approves $40bn Ukraine package (opens The Guardian)

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    President Biden to sign mix of military and economic aid for Ukraine and its allies after 86-11 vote in Senate on Thursday

  25. Politico

    Senate set to pass $40B Ukraine aid bill (opens Politico)

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    The package will deliver the most significant U.S. contribution yet to aiding Ukraine as Russia encroaches on the eastern Donbas region.

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