President Joe Biden has signed into law a bill that finances the federal government through mid-December and provides another infusion of military and economic aid to Ukraine.
after lawmakers acted to avert a partial government shutdown set to begin after midnight.
"Turn on the news. Look what's happening in Florida right now. Look at what happened to Puerto Rico. Look at what's happening in Alaska. I mean, people need help," said Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Mass. "And look at what's happening in Ukraine. Do we support helping preserve democracy in Ukraine or not? That's what's at stake here."President Joe Biden visited FEMA HQ in Washington, D.C.
In the end, support for the bill was unanimous among Democratic lawmakers. Only 10 Republican lawmakers joined them in voting yes. "This contribution ensures we continue upholding our moral responsibility to support the people of Ukraine in the face of a vicious invasion that continues to demand decisive action by us," said Rep. Rosa DeLauro, the Democratic chair of the House Appropriations Committee.
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