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July 30, 2021

Congress Passes Emergency Funding Bill for Capitol Security, Resettlement of Afghan Interpreters
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Both the House and Senate passed a $2.1 billion emergency spending
package for Capitol security, in response to a funding crisis incurred
by the January 6 insurrection. The measure also includes funds for
resettling Afghans who worked with U.S. forces during the occupation of
their country. The first evacuation flight for Afghan interpreters and
others arrived at Washington Dulles Airport earlier this morning.


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