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Ohio senator to 'get a bill ready' to help Trump keep promise of $5K payments if GOP wins midterms

Moreno says he will prepare legislation to implement Trump’s proposed $5,000 payments.

Ohio senator to 'get a bill ready' to help Trump keep promise of $5K payments if GOP wins midterms
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Sen. Bernie Moreno says he will prepare a bill to implement President Donald Trump’s proposed $5,000 payments if Republicans retain control of Congress after the midterms. Trump did not explain how the payments would be funded, and the Associated Press estimates they could cost at least $1 trillion.

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Ohio senator preparing a bill to implement Trump’s proposed payments

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President who promised the proposed payments

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Vice President who discussed eligibility and possible tariff funding

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

Bernie Moreno says he is preparing legislation for President Donald Trump’s proposed $5,000 payments if Republicans retain control of Congress after the midterms. Center outlets focus on the plan’s cost and the lack of a stated funding source. Right-leaning outlets describe tariff funding and report Moreno’s argument that the checks would support working Americans.

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