re: U.S. House passes $1.2 trillion spending bill

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How many billion to Ukraine????

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That's coming next. Mike Johnson stated he wanted to get this spending bill passed first and then move to funding Ukraine. So get ready for at least $60 billion. $12 billion of that is supposedly going to be an interest free, forgivable loan.

Democrats open to loan strategy for Ukraine aid

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Speaking to reporters Wednesday, Johnson said Ukraine aid remains a priority — “We understand the importance of sending a strong signal to the world that we stand by our allies” — but emphasized that he hasn’t landed on a set plan for moving it.

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The House will address the issue “immediately” after Congress has funded the government, he said.

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The wide belief is that of the $60 billion bookmarked in aid for Ukraine, only $12 billion is slated to be handed over to Kyiv directly, while the other $48 billion would go into the U.S. industrial complex for weapons. It’s that $12 billion that Republicans are eyeing for loans.

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