Senate Republicans are taking on a risky strategy to use all the procedural tactics at their disposal to delay President Biden Joe Biden Trump State Department appointee arrested in connection with Capitol riot FireEye finds evidence Chinese hackers exploited Microsoft email app flaw since January Biden officials to travel to border amid influx of young migrants MORE ’s popular $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package as long as possible in hopes that they can turn public opinion against the legislation. Sen. Ron Johnson Ronald (Ron) Harold Johnson Ron Johnson grinds Senate to halt, irritating many On The Money: Senate votes to take up COVID-19 relief bill | Stocks sink after Powell fails to appease jittery traders | February jobs report to provide first measure of Biden economy Senate relief package earmarks B for global coronavirus response MORE (R-Wis.), a staunch ally of former President Trump Donald Trump Trump State … [Read more...] about GOP pulling out all the stops to delay COVID-19 package
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LIVE UPDATES: Senate’s $1.9T COVID bill debate continues ahead of vote-a-rama
close Video Senate Republicans criticize funding priorities in COVID relief bill FOX News correspondent Jacqui Heinrich joins 'Special Report' with an update on stimulus negotiations The Senate was debating the $1.9 trillion COVID relief proposal , ahead of an expected vote-a-rama to begin midday Friday. Both Democrats and Republicans are giving speeches on the Senate floor. Sen. Bernie Sanders. I-Vt., is expected to introduce a proposal to keep $15 minimum wage hike in the legislation. Fast Facts Vice President Kamala Harris cast the tie-breaking vote to launch a debate. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., then requested the entire 628-page legislation be read aloud by the Senate clerks, which took over 10 hours. MCCONNELL BLASTS COVID RELIEF BILL AS 'WILDLY OUT OF PROPORTION' WITH AMERICA'S NEEDS Follow below for updates on the COVID bill. Mobile users click here . CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP … [Read more...] about LIVE UPDATES: Senate’s $1.9T COVID bill debate continues ahead of vote-a-rama