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Oklahoma lawmakers to oppose $1 9 trillion bill, while Holt urges passage

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.

Biden is winning Republican support for his $1 9 trillion coronavirus relief plan Just not in Washington

Biden is winning Republican support for his $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan. Just not in Washington. Griff Witte © John Walker/The Fresno Bee/AP Fresno Mayor-elect Jerry Dyer announces a fundraising campaign in April 2020 to support organizations such as the food bank during the coronavirus pandemic. The pandemic has not been kind to Fresno, the poorest major city in California. The unemployment rate spiked above 10 percent and has stubbornly remained there. Violent crime has surged, as has homelessness. Tax revenue has plummeted as businesses have shuttered. Lines at food banks are filled with first-timers. But as bad as it’s been, things could soon get worse: Having frozen hundreds of jobs last year, the city is now being forced to consider laying off 250 people, including police and firefighters, to close a $31 million budget shortfall.

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