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Congressional Funding Fight & Harrington V. Purdue Pharma | 12.5.23

Dec 5, 2023
13:27
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Explore the ongoing funding battle in Congress over Ukraine, the Supreme Court's oral arguments in the Purdue Pharma case, and the use of speech as evidence in the DC election interference case against former President Trump.
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  • The White House is urging Congress to provide additional funding for Ukraine to prevent the collapse of their military and economy.
  • The Supreme Court is considering whether to overturn a bankruptcy agreement with Purdue Pharma that includes compensation for opioid crisis victims but shields the Sackler family from civil claims.

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White House Urges Congress for More Ukraine Funding

The White House has sent an urgent letter to Congress asking for additional funding for Ukraine's war effort against Russia. The letter warns that without congressional action, Ukraine will run out of resources by the end of the year, potentially causing the collapse of the Ukrainian military and economy. Congress has already allocated around $111 billion in assistance to Ukraine, but about 99% of that funding has been used up. However, there is a funding debate in Washington, with Republican lawmakers insisting that any additional funding for Ukraine should be paired with immigration reform.

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