Appropriators set aside $45 billion in aid for Ukraine and NATO allies amid Russia's ongoing invasion—$7 billion more than what the Biden administration had requested. The bill also includes a pay raise for American troops and civilian federal employees.
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If it passes procedural and political hurdles in the Senate, House lawmakers must still approve the measure as well. While Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said he wants the bill to be passed as soon as possible given the approaching winter storm, a handful of Republicans could delay the process.
"The American people don't want this. They're sick and tired of it," Paul said, adding, "It's a terrible system. Someone needs to stand up. We're standing up and we're saying no." It also allocates $772.5 billion for non-defense discretionary programs, which is a $68 billion increase from last year.
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