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Washington Weekly Podcast: Year-Ahead for DC, Immigration policy, Geopolitics
Dec 14, 2023
Shane Lieberman, Senior Governmental Affairs Advisor, Governmental Affairs US, discusses the year-ahead for DC, immigration policy, and the recent sanctions announcements by the US government. The topics covered include proposed funding for Ukraine and Israel, negotiations between the Biden administration and Republicans, US sanctions on Russia and the Ukraine war, monitoring policy and legislative issues in the upcoming year, and a mention of the upcoming election and UBS services.
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- Changes to US immigration policy are being considered to unlock aid for Ukraine and Israel.
- Sweeping sanctions announced by the US government target Russia's invasion of Ukraine and China.
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Congress and the Biden administration are considering changes to US immigration policy to unlock aid for Ukraine and Israel. Republicans are demanding supplemental funding for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, amounting to a $110 billion package. Some Republicans have concerns about the amount of money going to Ukraine and its effectiveness. Republicans are pushing for tougher border policies as a condition for signing off on funding for Ukraine. The Biden administration has provided technical assistance, and some Democrats recognize the need for reform in the immigration system.
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