Report: Trump Wants To Block Funding For Virus Testing, CDC In Next Stimulus Package

[Nevilledog]

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackbrewster/2020/07/18/report-trump-wants-to-block-funding-for-virus-testing-cdc-in-next-stimulus-package/#3338c9f653cb

TOPLINE As Congress races to come together on a fifth coronavirus stimulus package with cases skyrocketing across the country, the Trump administration is actively working to block “billions of dollars” in federal funding for testing and the Centers for Disease Control, according to a new report from the Washington Post.

KEY FACTS

Congress is readying for a frantic push to come together on a fifth coronavirus stimulus package with just 11 days to act before lawmakers break for August recess and as the U.S. continues to break records for new daily cases.

The Post reports that Trump administration officials are trying to persuade Senate Republicans to remove billions of dollars in funding for coronavirus testing and the CDC from a stimulus proposal GOP senators will release this week.

The White House request has reportedly “angered” GOP senators, and some Republicans have pushed back, adamant the funding should stay in the bill.

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Yes, I know this references WAPO, many of us do not have subscriptions.

[NYC Liberal]

1. If they are really angry, then they can all vote for it and make it

veto-proof. They don’t need Trump’s support to pass it. Bet they won’t.

[Blue_true]

3. Exactly. But then the problem would shift to the House, it would need republican votes

to override a Trump veto.

[Takket]

5. also the majority leader is the only vote that counts

doesn't matter if the other 99 Senators, the president, and the entire House want something to pass, if mcconnel won't let it come to the floor, it is dead.

[NYC Liberal]

6. Only because the Repubs don't have the backbone to stand up to him.

McConnell can't do anything unless the Republicans back him. Which, of course, they do.

[Me.]

2. Can Congress Block Funding From Going To The WH?

[Blue_true]

4. I don't think so. But it can defund departments that Trump is behind,

like Homeland Security, and Justice. But that would require support of republicans in Congress, do I don’t see it happening.

[struggle4progress]

7. "Let's all play 'Putin says' -- a fun new game for Republican families!"