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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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Congress forgoes Iran war restrictions to save anti-Assad bill – Al-Monitor

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Congress forgoes Iran war restrictions to save anti-Assad bill  Al-Monitor US could be at war by the time Congress returns from recess, Udall says  Roll Call Senate Dem. warns Trump could push through Saudi bomb deal without congressional approval  NBC News Senator claims Trump may use Iran threat to sell bombs to Saudis without Congress’ approval  CNBC Senate committee rejects proposal to require congressional approval before US strike on Iran  ThinkProgress View full coverage on Google News “us congress” – Google News

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