Posted on 04/23/2024 7:43:51 PM PDT by bimboeruption
The Senate has approved a massive $95 billion emergency foreign aid package with no U.S. border security.
A group of RINOs joined Democrats to support the bill. The measure passed by a vote of 79 to 18.
The passing of the bill saw 48 Democrats joined by 31 Republicans in favor, with the majority of the RINOs supporting the foreign aid efforts. However, 15 Republicans broke ranks to vote against the package, joining three Democrats in opposition.
The finalized bill encompasses extensive provisions:
$47.7 billion through the Defense Department to support Ukraine’s military with training, equipment, weapons, and logistical aid. $13.4 billion to restock U.S. military equipment sent to Ukraine. $20.5 billion for U.S. Armed Forces support in Europe. $9.5 billion in economic aid to Ukraine as a forgivable loan. Added to this is 15 billion** in military aid designated for Israel and **9 billion in humanitarian assistance for Gaza and other conflict zones, a point of contention for conservative Republicans concerned about the funds being intercepted by Hamas. The bill also allots $8 billion to counter Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific and introduces legislation that could lead to a forced divestment or potential ban of TikTok in the United States. Senate easily passes aid bill for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan. The bill now goes to the President for his signature. pic.twitter.com/ccWPx4wahR
— Jamie Dupree (@jamiedupree) April 24, 2024
“Today the Senate sends a unified message to the entire world. America will always defend democracy in its hour of need. We tell our allies we will stand with you. We tell our adversaries don’t mess with us,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer declared on the Senate floor per NBC.
“If we want the world to remain a safe place for freedom, for democratic principles, and for our future prosperity, then America must lead the way. And with this bill, the Senate declares that American leadership will not waver, not falter, not fail.”
Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said U.S. “adversaries want America to decide that reinforcing allies and partners is not in our interest and that investing in strategic competition is not worth it. They want us to take hard-earned credibility and light it on fire.”
“But today, the Senate responded by reaffirming a commitment to rebuild and modernize our military, restore our credibility, and give the current commander in chief, as well as the next, more tools to secure our interests,” he continued.
This vote comes after the globalist sycophants, led by globalist Speaker Mike Johnson, passed three separate foreign-aid bills that will provide funding to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, transferring a total of $95 billion from the U.S. Treasury directly to foreign governments. The massive foreign-aid package now heads to Joe Biden, where it will be rubber-stamped and signed.
“I will sign this into law immediately to send a message to the world,” said Joe Biden in a statement urging Democrats in the House and the Democrat-controlled Senate to pass the un-American legislation.
Earlier, 29 Senate Republicans voted to advance the $95 Billion Foreign aid bill:
Senator Boozman (AR) Senator Britt (AL) Senator Capito (WV) Senator Cassidy (LA) Senator Collins (ME) Senator Cornyn (TX) Senator Cotton (AR) Senator Cramer (ND) Senator Crapo (ID) Senator Ernst (IA) Senator Fischer (NE) Senator Graham (SC) Senator Grassley (IA) Senator Hoeven (ND) Senator Hyde-Smith (MS) Senator Kennedy (LA) Senator Lankford (OK) Senator McConnell (KY) Senator Moran (KS) Senator Mullin (OK) Senator Murkowksi (AK) Senator Ricketts (NE) Senator Risch (ID) Senator Romney (UT) Senator Rounds (SD) Senator Sullivan (AK) Senator Thune (SD) Senator Tillis (NC)
This is a developing story. Please check back for more updates.
A Marshall Plan For Building Back Green In Ukraine?
A Blueprint for the Reconstruction of Ukraine
Sustainable Development Strategy for Ukraine by 2030
What Should Ukraine’s Reconstruction Look Like?
What will it cost to rebuild Ukraine? And all sorts of infrastructure will need rebuilding
America Last
There is also a very great deal that I dislike that ISNT Russian propaganda. I dislike a lot :)
What is the value for our people from creating military dependencies in Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan?
Three foreign countries engaged in disputes with more powerful or more populous neighbors, which our national government has no ability to resolve.
Three foreign countries who contribute nothing of value to our nation that we cannot produce or provide on our own.
Three foreign countries that we have (apparently) commitments to protect without Senate-ratified treaties.
Tom Cotton, Tim Scott and Joni Ernst are on my shit list. I hope that Donald Trump took notice. NO ONE on the voted-for list should be counted on, EVER.
As the interest on the national debt climbs past one trillion per year, the other goal of Big Money comes closer to reality -- perpetual debt. This is true in the EU as in the US, and the "Zeepers" who think they are in anyway for individual rights and liberty for all are actually allied with those who would enslave a population.
This is idiocy on their part.
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THE ISRAEL SECURITY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2024 [Also PDF]
The bill totals $26.38 billion to support Israel in its effort to defend itself against Iran and its proxies, and to reimburse U.S. military operations in response to recent attacks.
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THE UKRAINE SECURITY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2024 [Also PDF]
The bill totals $60.84 billion to address the conflict in Ukraine and assist our regional partners as they counter Russia, $23.2 billion of which will be used for replenishment of U.S. weapons, stocks, and facilities.
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THE INDO-PACIFIC SECURITY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2024 [Also PDF]
The bill totals $8.12 billion to continue efforts to counter communist China and ensure a strong deterrence in the region.
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Investors beware.
In a new group known as the Ukraine Development Fund, they are supporting investments from state bodies and capital markets; the fund will bring together a consortium of investors to finance at least $15 billion of reconstruction work
To mobilize and attract public and private capital into the reconstruction of Ukraine by using a range of innovative and traditional financial instruments.
The structure of the UDF comprises a multi-layered approach guided by strong governance and global standards for sound financial and risk management practices.
The UDF targets key sectors of the Ukrainian economy including energy, infrastructure, agriculture, manufacturing, and IT.
The Fund will contribute to Ukraine’s efforts to build back the economy in line with best practices and become a key partner to the global community in the low carbon transition.
The Ukrainian Ministry of Economy has appointed BlackRock’s Financial Markets Advisory Group to provide advisory services in support of the design of the UDF, on a pro bono basis.
This reflects the continued partnership between BlackRock and the Ukrainian Government after the initial signing of a Memorandum of Understanding in November 20221. The launch of the fund is seen as a strong signal that will strengthen the investment climate and allow Ukraine to attract capital and start active economic recovery and construction of new businesses immediately after the active hostilities are over
Take a look at General Dynamics (GD) stock over the past 2 years of this war...Oh, how's this quote: "General Dynamics Q1 Results Exceed Street Expectations, Records 5% Revenue Growth
$210 to $290 in two years, 20% per year, better than a money market account :)
War has never been Bigger Business than it is today. The $63bn Ukraine package that was just passed is a gift to corporate donors and lobbyists, and Larry Fink from BlackRock. The corruption of America is nearly complete, and the combining of both Political Parties by Mike Johnson should be a tell for anyone with active brain cells.
There’s a Sebastopol in California.
The finalized bill encompasses extensive provisions:
$47.7 billion through the Defense Department to support Ukraine’s military with training, equipment, weapons, and logistical aid. $13.4 billion to restock U.S. military equipment sent to Ukraine. $20.5 billion for U.S. Armed Forces support in Europe. $9.5 billion in economic aid to Ukraine as a forgivable loan. Added to this is 15 billion** in military aid designated for Israel and **9 billion in humanitarian assistance for Gaza and other conflict zones, a point of contention for conservative Republicans concerned about the funds being intercepted by Hamas. The bill also allots $8 billion to counter Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific and introduces legislation that could lead to a forced divestment or potential ban of TikTok in the United States. Senate easily passes aid bill for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan. The bill now goes to the President for his signature. pic.twitter.com/ccWPx4wahR
The euroweenie caucus on FR sure has a lot to say about our spending
Yes, like people not agreeing that you’re superior.
You really disliked that.
Sending Zel the Clown money isn't going to make weaponry magically available. But it will ensure nice kickbacks to D.C. politicians and K Street lobbyists.
$9 billion given to Hamas. To be funded by our grandchildren’s taxes. Nice.
You do hate Ukrainians but just can’t be intellectually honest about it because the truth is painful. You hate that they fight to defend their borders, language and culture against a genocidal invader who has promised explicitly to erase their nation. You don’t, obviously.
Kyiv was a “Russian speaking” city by choice until Putin launched his genocidal war of conquest against Ukraine. Was Progozhin’s coup and the first defense of Moscow since 1941 part of Dear Leader Putin grand strategy plan? How about his murder? It is hilarious to see Kremlin Bolsheviks and their useful fools airbrush inconvenient history as they have done for a century now.
The genuine stupidity of some posts here is mindboggling. Provincial know-nothings who can only regurgitate what gaslighting pablum is spoon fed to them by America’s enemies. Little do they know all they doing is displaying their utter ignorance of the topic at hand.
Included in the bill was roughly $4 billion for “migration and refugee assistance,” which is doled out to NGOs operating along the border and tasked with giving funds and travel assistance to illegal immigrants who have been released from federal custody. In other words, Johnson isn’t just neglecting the border crisis, he’s actively funding it.
who were the 15 R’s who voted against this crap?
perhaps we could get lucky if ukranian shipments just sink into the sea..
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