Government funding bill to include over $12 billion in new Ukraine aid
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A continuing resolution to fund the government will include over $12 billion in funding for Ukraine, according to a source familiar with the matter.
President Biden earlier this month requested $13.7 billion in aid for Ukraine in its war against Russia. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images) Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer faces a tight deadline this week to advance a temporary government funding bill before a government shutdown. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) Tyler Olson covers politics for Fox News Digital. You can contact him at tyler.olson@fox.com and follow him on Twitter at @TylerOlson1791.
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