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May 31, 2019

Lone Republican Stalls $19 Billion Disaster Relief Bill
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On Capitol Hill, a lone Republican lawmaker blocked a bill Thursday to
provide $19 billion in disaster relief to U.S. states and territories
hit by earthquakes, as well as hurricanes, wildfires and other natural
disasters exacerbated by climate change. Congressmember John Rose of
Tennessee denied unanimous consent to the bill, declaring it "too
expensive." It's the third time the bill was halted by Republicans on
procedural grounds. The bill is virtually certain to pass next week when
representatives return to Washington; it came together after President
Trump dropped his demand that lawmakers attach $4.1 billion in border
security funding to the legislation.


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