Tag: Aid
Johnson Says House Will Vote on Stalled Aid to Israel and Ukraine
The speaker, who has delayed for months amid G.O.P. opposition to funding for Kyiv, said he would bring up foreign aid legislation along with a bill a [...]
Democratic Coalition Sends Biden a Demand on Military Aid to Israel
In a letter, a dozen groups and labor unions called on the president to enforce a law that bars military support from going to any nation that restric [...]
Without More Aid, Ukraine Could Lose the War, U.S. General Says
The United States gives Ukraine’s military most of two critical munitions that are in shortest supply: artillery shells and air-defense interceptors.
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Student Aid Woes Stalk Cardona During Appearance on Capitol Hill
In two hearings, House lawmakers scrutinized Education Secretary Miguel Cardona’s record over persistent problems with the new FAFSA form.
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UK aid spending on asylum seekers rises again
New Foreign Office statistics show about £4.3bn was spent last year on asylum costs at home.
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WIC Food Aid Program Updates Provisions for Mothers and Children
The Agriculture Department updated the WIC program to more closely align with nutrition guidelines. The changes also reduce assistance for milk and ju [...]
Sickened by U.S. Nuclear Program, Communities Turn to Congress for Aid
In St. Louis and around the country, people harmed by the drive for an atomic bomb have been shut out of a federal law enacted to help such victims.
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Outrage Over Slain Aid Workers Deepens Democratic Resistance to Arming Israel
There is strong bipartisan support for aiding Israel in Congress, but the concerns among Democrats could further bog down an already stalled security [...]
On Tense Call With Netanyahu, Biden Expressed Frustration Over Strikes on Aid Convoy
In a call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, the president denounced the killing of seven aid workers in Gaza by Israeli military force [...]
Rishi Sunak calls for inquiry into Gaza aid worker deaths
"And I've been consistently clear with Prime Minister Netanyahu since the start of this conflict that whilst of course we defend Israel's right to def [...]
Johnson Outlines Plan for Ukraine Aid; House Could Act Within Weeks
The G.O.P. speaker’s proposed conditions for sending a fresh infusion of military assistance to Kyiv are the strongest sign to date that he plans to d [...]
Taiwan’s Top Diplomat Says U.S. Aid to Ukraine Is Critical for Deterring China
Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said in an interview that a Russian victory could embolden China to move against Taiwan and would fuel anti-American propag [...]
Russia’s Online Operations Focus on Ukraine Aid and Are Harder to Detect
Moscow has found better ways to conceal influence campaigns that amplify arguments for isolationism, officials and experts say.
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Congressional Republicans Block Aid to Haiti Amid Unrest
Republicans have refused to release $40 million in security assistance and questioned how it would be used and whether it could fall into the hands of [...]
Outside Groups Pledge Over $1 Billion to Aid Biden’s Re-election Effort
The League of Conservation Voters, among the biggest spenders on progressive causes, said it would put $120 million behind President Biden and Democra [...]