As the House prepares to consider a $1.9 trillion spending package that includes more direct payments and unemployment assistance, Oklahoma’s five members are united with most other Republicans in opposition, saying the bill is excessive and includes many provisions unrelated to the pandemic.
Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Tulsa, recently likened the federal unemployment aid to welfare, while Rep. Stephanie Bice, R-Oklahoma City, said the government hasn’t spent the nearly $900 billion previously approved for pandemic relief.
The package does have support from Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt and Norman Mayor Brea Clark, who signed a U.S. Conference of Mayors letter to congressional leaders this month seeking aid for local governments.
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