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House GOP, Dems stymie requests to reconsider stimulus, spending package after Trump grievances
By Tyler Olson
WASHINGTON - House Republicans and Democrats Thursday blocked each others unanimous consent requests put forward after President Trump aired grievances Tuesday night to the massive coronavirus stimulus and government funding package lawmakers sent to his desk.
Democrats request aimed at sending $2,000 relief checks to Americans was put forward by House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md. He said the Democrats request was consistent with Trump s request.
Republicans request on revisiting foreign aid, the other element of Trump s twofold objections to the stimulus and spending legislation, was put forward by Rep. Rob Wittman, R-Va.
During a press conference on Thursday, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) stated that while he agrees with President Donald Trump that $600 direct | Clips
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