#Mitch McConnell’s betrayal hurts the nation: Goodwin

#Mitch McConnell’s betrayal hurts the nation: Goodwin

“#Mitch McConnell’s betrayal hurts the nation: Goodwin” Et tu, Mitch McConnell? Just when Washington has a chance to turn the page, fresh signs emerged Tuesday that the past is not yet past. It is almost certain now that the Senate will hold an impeachment trial of President Trump next week. Even worse, it looks probable…

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#You each must make Electoral College decision

#You each must make Electoral College decision

“#You each must make Electoral College decision” Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has reportedly told his Republican members that they must each make the decision for themselves on whether to object to certifying Electoral College results, and that he “won’t judge anybody for their decision.” The comments came on a recent conference call, Sen. Kevin…

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#President Trump is set for his last stand: Goodwin

#President Trump is set for his last stand: Goodwin

“#President Trump is set for his last stand: Goodwin” With apologies to Mark Twain, reports about the death of Trumpism are premature. At least for a few days more, Donald Trump has license to keep upsetting apple carts in Washington. Just when it seemed the president was roadkill and about to be abandoned by his…

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#Mitch McConnell blocks unanimous passage of ,000 COVID checks

#Mitch McConnell blocks unanimous passage of $2,000 COVID checks

“#Mitch McConnell blocks unanimous passage of $2,000 COVID checks” Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday blocked unanimous passage of $2,000 COVID-19 stimulus checks. McConnell (R-Ky.) objected after Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) asked for unanimous passage. It’s unclear if McConnell will allow a floor vote on the bill that passed the House on…

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#McConnell, Schumer reach deal to block Trump defense bill veto

#McConnell, Schumer reach deal to block Trump defense bill veto

“#McConnell, Schumer reach deal to block Trump defense bill veto” Senate leadership hammered out a bipartisan deal to block President Trump from possibly vetoing the defense authorization bill, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced early Tuesday. “The Democrat leader and I have agreed to unanimous request as follows: the Senate will meet for pro forma sessions…

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#Congress reaches deal on 0 billion COVID relief bill

#Congress reaches deal on $900 billion COVID relief bill

“#Congress reaches deal on $900 billion COVID relief bill” That’ll stuff a lot of stockings! Congress reached a deal Sunday on a roughly $900 billion coronavirus relief package, including a new round of $600 stimulus checks for most Americans. “More help is on the way,” Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky) said on the Senate…

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#Mitch McConnell says COVID-19 relief deal is ‘very close’

#Mitch McConnell says COVID-19 relief deal is ‘very close’

“#Mitch McConnell says COVID-19 relief deal is ‘very close’” WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Friday that another wave of urgently needed coronavirus aid was “very close” — and vowed that lawmakers wouldn’t leave Washington until they had inked a deal. “Our bipartisan discussions are continuing to make significant headway toward another relief…

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#Congress stuck, McConnell resists state aid in COVID-19 deal

#Congress stuck, McConnell resists state aid in COVID-19 deal

“#Congress stuck, McConnell resists state aid in COVID-19 deal” WASHINGTON (AP) — An emerging $900 billion COVID-19 aid package from a bipartisan group of lawmakers has all but collapsed after Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Republican senators won’t support $160 billion in state and local funds as part of a potential trade-off in the…

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#White House proposes 0 COVID-19 checks

#White House proposes $600 COVID-19 checks

“#White House proposes $600 COVID-19 checks” WASHINGTON — The Trump administration dove back into Capitol Hill’s confusing COVID-19 negotiations on Tuesday, offering a $916 billion package to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that would send a $600 direct payment to most Americans — but eliminate a $300 per week employment benefit favored by a bipartisan group…

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