McConnell torpedoes stimulus package compromise between White House, Dems - Business Insider
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We think we should have stimulus." He also indicated he could increase his administration's offer beyond $1.8 trillion without specifying an amount.But some Republican senators are not supportive of additional relief spending, citing concerns over the growing budget deficit.The contrasting viewpoints injected additional turmoil into relief talks which have already been volatile for the past week — and greatly diminishes the prospects of a coronavirus aid deal before the election on November 3.Instead, Senate Republicans are set to put a $500 billion aid bill on the floor shortly after reconvening on October 19.McConnell suggested it would be similar to one that Democrats blocked in early September.
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