Lawmakers unveil 1.7 trillion spending package
The package totals 4,155 pages and directs 772.5 billion to non defense and 858 billion to defense through September. It funds Ukraine with about 45 billion in emergency aid, boosts defense spending by nearly 10 percent, and includes a bipartisan overhaul of the Electoral Count Act to safeguard elections.
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Medicaid stakes rise as COVID emergency ends April first
Millions could lose Medicaid coverage if Congress approves a $1.7 trillion spending package ending the COVID-19 public health emergency. States may begin booting enrollees while keeping them notified, with many eligible for ACA plans or CHIP. The bill would also extend telehealth flexibilities through 2024 and shift funds to stabilize children’s coverage.
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U.S. to send Patriot battery in Ukraine aid package
The United States will send about 1.8 billion dollars in military aid to Ukraine, including a Patriot missile system and JDAM kits. The package also funds missiles, ammunition, training, and air defense upgrades as Zelenskyy visits Washington and Congress considers a new aid bill.
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