Page 28 - செனட் பெரும்பான்மை தலைவர் மிட்ச் ம்க்காநெல் ஆன் News Today : Breaking News, Live Updates & Top Stories | Vimarsana
Despite lockdowns, UK hospitalizations surpass spring peak; VP-elect Harris to receive vaccine today
madison.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from madison.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
McConnell blocks Democrats attempts to boost relief checks to $2,000 | Tribune
mdjonline.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from mdjonline.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Today s top pics: Four Hills ski jumping and more | National
lacrossetribune.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from lacrossetribune.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Dec 29, 2020
A person walks a dog with the Capitol in the background Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
WASHINGTON (AP) Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday blocked Democrats’ push to immediately bring President Donald Trump’s demand for bigger $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks up for a vote, saying the chamber would “begin a process” to address the issue.
Pressure is mounting on the Republican-led Senate to follow the House, which voted overwhelmingly on Monday to meet the president’s demand to increase the checks from $600 as the virus crisis worsens. A growing number of Republicans, including two senators in runoff elections on Jan. 5 in Georgia, have said they will support the larger amount. But most GOP senators oppose more spending, even if they are also wary of bucking Trump.
McConnell blocks first push by Democrats for vote on $2,000 pandemic relief checks
Share on Facebook
Print article WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s push for bigger $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks stalled out Tuesday in the Senate as Republicans blocked a swift vote proposed by Democrats and split within their own ranks over whether to boost spending or defy the White House. The roadblock mounted by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell may not be sustainable as pressure mounts. Trump wants the Republican-led chamber to follow the House and increase the checks from $600 for millions of Americans. A growing number of Republicans, including two senators in runoff elections on Jan. 5 in Georgia, have said they will support the larger amount. But most GOP senators oppose more spending, even if they are also wary of bucking Trump.