Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) on Thursday delayed the Senate’s vote to pass a nearly $40 billion aid package for Ukraine that would provide the nation with further military and economic assistance amid its ongoing conflict with Russia. While leaders were unanimous in their agreement to proceed with passing the package this week, Paul refused to do so…
Sen. Paul Delays Vote on $40 Billion Ukraine Package, Calls for Spending Oversight
May 13, 2022
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[PREMIERING 9 PM ET] The World’s Most Dangerous Paper Route
The story of the unsung heroes who deliver the ‘Stars And Stripes’ military newspaper to soldiers in Afghanistan. Part of the film shows the paper delivery to Camp Lightning after 90 minutes on a Chinook helicopter, two miles up a mountain, and further travel on Humvees. Director: Matthew Hausle Writer: Paul Freedman – Feature Films:…
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