Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnellAddison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellFormer HUD Secretary: Congress “Should Invest 0B in Direct Rental Assistance” NIGHT POWER: House approves .5T green infrastructure plan | Rubio seeks a defense bill to block offshore drilling, but some fear it will create a loophole | DC area lawmakers push for …
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Pedestrians in Washington pass a “We Are Open” restaurant sign during the Covid-19 outbreak on May 12. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters When it comes to the next coronavirus stimulus package and providing more direct financial aid, the question on the lips of most Americans is, “Will they or won’t they?” …
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The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell parted ways with Donald Trump over the President’s threat to veto the annual defense spending bill if it includes a provision to rename military bases …
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By Aamer Madhani and Laurie Kellman | Associated Press WASHINGTON – In Republican circles, with the notable exception of the man leading the party, the debate over masks is over: it’s time to put one on. As a wave of infections hit the south and west, Republican officials are rejecting …
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Senate Republicans are quietly starting to write pieces of their next coronavirus relief package. Republicans are not expected to formally negotiate the fifth bill, or even make an official decision on whether they need another aid package, until they return from a two-week break on July 20. But Republican senators …
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