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U.S. Congress passes $19.1 billion disaster aid bill, sends to Trump – Reuters

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U.S. Congress passes $ 19.1 billion disaster aid bill, sends to Trump  Reuters The U.S. Congress on Monday approved legislation providing $ 19.1 billion in emergency funding for disaster recovery efforts throughout the United States, including Puerto Rico, sending it to President Donald Trump to sign into law. Final passage came as the Democratic-led House of Representatives voted 354-58 for the measure, which lawmakers and Trump had haggled over for months. It was approved by the Republican-led Senate late last month, and Trump has said he supports it. The president, who…

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U.S. disaster aid bill blocked again as Republican objects – Reuters

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U.S. disaster aid bill blocked again as Republican objects  Reuters A U.S. Republican lawmaker on Thursday blocked a $ 19.1 billion package to help Americans recover from a string of natural disasters, delaying passage for at least a few more days until the full House of Representatives can vote on it next week. President Donald Trump supports the bill and the Senate passed it a week ago before leaving Washington for a recess. House Democrats have tried three times since last Friday to win quick, unanimous approval on a voice vote.…

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U.S. Rep. Chip Roy single-handedly delays $19.1 billion disaster aid package – The Texas Tribune

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U.S. Rep. Chip Roy single-handedly delays $ 19.1 billion disaster aid package  The Texas Tribune Most Texans in Congress had hoped the bill would easily pass Friday because of a provision designed to expedite the release of billions of dollars in disaster … “us congress” – Google News

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