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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Lynn Sweet

U.S. aid to Ukraine in its fight against Russia faces a rocky road in Congress

Rep. Mary Miller, R-Ill., on the House floor last week opposing sending more aid to Ukraine. (Rep, Mary Miller video)

WASHINGTON — A federal government shutdown was averted on Saturday, but just for 45 days. Aid for Ukraine is a House GOP sticking point, so it was dropped from the measure.

Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Ill., a leading Ukraine backer, was the only Democrat to vote against the stopgap bill, a move made to protest zero funds for Ukraine in the legislation.

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