Wednesday,  December 11 , 2024

Linkedin Pinterest
News / Politics / Clark County Politics

3rd Congressional District candidates discuss foreign aid, a central issue in campaign

Rep. Perez supported $95B package modeled on bill she co-introduced

By Dylan Jefferies, Columbian staff writer
Published: April 30, 2024, 6:08am
success iconThis article is available exclusively to subscribers like you.
3 Photos
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, Democrat represents the 3rd District, Joe Kent, Republican running for the 3rd District, Leslie Lewallen, Republican running for the 3rd District
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, Democrat represents the 3rd District, Joe Kent, Republican running for the 3rd District, Leslie Lewallen, Republican running for the 3rd District Photo Gallery

Foreign aid is becoming a central issue in the race for Southwest Washington’s 3rd Congressional District.

President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed into law a long-sought package of aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.

The bill was modeled after the $66 billion Defending Borders, Defending Democracies Act that Rep.

Thank you for reading The Columbian.

Subscribe for only $99/year to get unlimited access.

Already a subscriber? Sign in right arrow icon

Support local journalism

Your tax-deductible donation to The Columbian’s Community Funded Journalism program will contribute to better local reporting on key issues, including homelessness, housing, transportation and the environment. Reporters will focus on narrative, investigative and data-driven storytelling.

Local journalism needs your help. It’s an essential part of a healthy community and a healthy democracy.

Community Funded Journalism logo
Loading...
Columbian staff writer