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Trump’s $2,000 checks stall in Senate as GOP blocks vote - AP News — Donald Trump | ChamberLight
News / Wire Service / Associated Press 5 min read President Trump pushed for $2,000 relief checks, creating a significant divide within his own party in the Senate.
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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell blocked a Democratic push for $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks demanded by President Trump. The move leaves the proposal in limbo as McConnell seeks to tie the checks to contentious issues like tech regulations and election reviews.
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ALSO MENTIONED Steven Mnuchin, Treasury Secretary
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Senate Majority Leader blocking the vote
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Senator pushing for larger checks
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ALSO MENTIONED Steven Mnuchin, Treasury Secretary
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