Immigration snag threatens to stall $10 billion coronavirus package
April 7, 2022
According to The Washington Post, a backlash to the Biden administration’s decision to lift some pandemic restrictions at the border has caused doubt regarding the swift passage of a $10 billion coronavirus relief package. Democrats are hoping to approve the new funding by the end of this week before the House and Senate begin a two-week recess. For the bill to pass the Senate that quickly, all 100 senators must agree to proceed. Multiple Republicans said on Tuesday they would want to vote on the border restrictions as a condition. The $10 billion bipartisan deal repurposes previously appropriated coronavirus relief funds.
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