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“The U.S. has sent more than $70 billion worth of aid to Ukraine since Russian troops crossed its border last year. But now a battle is brewing in Washington over the Biden administration’s request for over $20 billion more.
Many Republicans in Congress are opposed ? hardliners in the House want to cut off all funding; others are demanding more oversight. We went to Ukraine to get some answers for the people who are bankrolling the war: American taxpayers. How exactly is your money being spent And who’s watching the weapons and the cash to make sure they end up where they’re intended Our first stop, a forest 15 miles from the front line in eastern Ukraine. These are U.S.-made Bradley fighting vehicles? steel-clad behemoths hidden beneath the canopy, in a makeshift workshop that’s difficult for Russian drones to spot. Ukraine’s 47th Mechanized Brigade was only formed last year ? but its soldiers have seen some of the deadliest fighting in this war. The Bradleys’ armor was designed to protect American infantry troops moving through combat zones. Now it’s doing the same thing for Ukrainians. Holly Williams: Wow. Look at that. This machine survived a landmine ? and shrapnel from a Russian missile. |
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While we could be spending money ensuring that children have school lunch, eradicating student loans, addressing the issue of homelessness in the country, or repairing roads and bridges– the DOD is spending trillions of dollars on Viagra, Alaskan King Crabs, Shipbuilding, and replacing parts worth millions that end up “missing”.. Posted by PSmooth |
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