Originally posted by the Voice of America.
Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America,
a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in
the public domain.


Republican Lawmakers Block Effort to Pass Trump's Stimulus Demands

VOA News

   Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives blocked a Democratic
   attempt Thursday to pass President Donald Trump's demand for $2,000
   stimulus payments to millions of Americans who have been hard hit by
   the U.S. coronavirus pandemic.

   Late Tuesday, the outgoing president demanded an increase in direct
   payments from $600 to $2,000 for individuals and $4,000 for couples,
   despite broad opposition within the Republican Party.

   Thursday House Democratic leader Steny Hoyer sought the unanimous
   approval of Trump's proposal from House members but House Republican
   leader Kevin McCarthy denied the approval, ending an unusual 12-minute
   pro forma session.

.