Disaster Aid Blocked

For the third time in less than a week, a Republican lawmaker in the House blocked passage of a $19 billion disaster relief package, objecting to Democrats’ effort to force a vote while most members of Congress are in their home districts on recess.

WASHINGTON – For the third time in less than a week, a Republican lawmaker in the House blocked passage of a $19 billion disaster relief package, objecting to Democrats’ effort to force a vote while most members of Congress are in their home districts on recess.

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