Sen. Mitch McConnell promised the Senate would vote on a disaster aid bill before its weeklong recess. But with negotiations still in flux, it’s not clear what the Senate will be voting on.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell vowed again Thursday that the Senate would not leave Washington for a week-long recess before voting on a disaster aid bill.Story Continued Below
The stalled aid package, which provides $17 billion in much-needed aid for communities hit by natural disasters, has faced several setbacks — including over President Donald Trump’s reluctance to provide more money to hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico. More recently, talks stalled over a White House request for more border funding.“Not sure if it will get us there or not, but our offer does bring us closer together,” the aide said.
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