Congress Locked Over Ukraine Aid Standoff

The Senate and the House seem to be at a stand off on passing a bill to sanction Russia and send aide to the Urkaine.
By John Amato — March 26, 2014

Via PBS News Hour:

The Senate and House appear headed for a standoff over competing bills to authorize sanctions on Russia and provide aid to Ukraine, potentially prolonging Congress’ inaction over the two weeks since Russian President Vladimir Putin’s military intervention in the Crimean peninsula.

The Democratic-controlled Senate advanced its legislation in a 78-17 procedural vote Monday, sparing President Barack Obama an embarrassing setback while he uses his weeklong overseas trip to lobby allies to punish Moscow. But Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid seemed in no mood to compromise with Republicans who op...

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