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GOP blocks $2,000 checks as Trump leaves COVID aid in chaos
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GOP blocks $2,000 checks as Trump leaves COVID aid in chaos

WASHINGTON President Donald Trump s sudden demand for $2,000 checks for most Americans was swiftly rejected by House Republicans on Thursday as his haphazard actions throw a massive COVID relief and

Congress stuck as McConnell torpedoes emerging COVID-19 deal
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Congress stuck as McConnell torpedoes emerging COVID-19 deal

WASHINGTON An emerging $900 billion COVID-19 aid package from a bipartisan group of lawmakers all but collapsed Thursday after Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Republican senators won t s