Fight Between Pelosi and Mcconnell Over Next Stimumlus Bill Getting Heated
Almost before the ink is dry on Trump’s signature on the $2 trillion stimulus bill, Democrats are agitating for another one.
Indeed, another infusion of cash in the economy and more checks to Americans may become necessary. But Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans want to wait and see some of the effects of the first stimulus bill before entertaining another.
The two leaders, whose public relationship has been tense in recent weeks, are taking different tactics on follow-up legislation and sparring through the media on next steps to address the devastating economic and health effects of the pandemic.
The mixed messaging, which comes as lawmakers are out of town until at least April 20, underscores the looming challenge of keeping the congressional response to the coronavirus bipartisan. The first three bills passed with overwhelming support on both sides of the aisle.
That’s not likely this time. Pelosi wants to front-load the next stimulus bill with all sorts of goodies for unions and special interest groups. (Read more from “Fight Between Pelosi and Mcconnell Over Next Stimumlus Bill Getting Heated” HERE)
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