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Ohio Sen. Moreno drafting Trump bill to give adults $5,000 if Republicans wins midterms

Trump promised a $5,000 payment to adults if Republicans win both chambers in the midterms.

Ohio Sen. Moreno drafting Trump bill to give adults $5,000 if Republicans wins midterms
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Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno says he is preparing legislation for President Donald Trump’s proposed $5,000 payment to adults if Republicans keep control of both chambers after the midterms. The proposal raises questions about its cost, congressional approval and whether tying it to election results could be improper.

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President who proposed the conditional $5,000 payment

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Bernie Moreno
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Ohio senator preparing legislation for Trump's proposed payment

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Jon Husted
R · OH · SEN

Ohio senator responding to the proposal and campaigning against Sherrod Brown

Sherrod Brown
Former U.S. Senator (D-OH)

Ohio Senate candidate and Husted's opponent

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Bernie Moreno Plans Bill for Trump's $5,000 Payments

Sen. Bernie Moreno said he plans to prepare legislation for President Donald Trump's proposed $5,000 payments. Center outlets emphasize uncertainty about funding and the proposal's projected cost. Right-leaning outlets describe the checks as tariff-funded and highlight political arguments for and against them, while also noting a high projected cost.

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