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Biden signs foreign aid bill
The $95-billion package includes $61 billion for Ukraine, with funds destined for purchase of weapons and military equipment
U.S. President Joe Biden. © Eros Hoagland/Getty Images
US President Joe Biden signed a long-stalled $95-billion foreign aid package on Wednesday, after the Senate voted resoundingly to approve the funds for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
The package, including $61 billion for Ukraine, passed in a 79-18 vote on Tuesday evening, after both Republican and Democratic lawmakers voted overwhelmingly to end a filibuster and advance the measure.