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February 28, 2024

Biden Holds Talks with Congressional Leaders over Shutdown & Military Aid Package
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President Biden hosted congressional leaders at the White House Tuesday
for talks on averting a partial government shutdown and to push for
passage of a $95 billion package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson has refused to schedule a vote on
the military aid bill, which has already been approved by the Senate. In
public remarks, Biden said the consequences of inaction on approving
money for Ukraine are dire.


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