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Ever since the passage of the CARES Act back in March, there’s been a growing level of speculation about the possibility of a second stimulus bill. While some Republicans have been downplaying the possibility, the likelihood is growing by the day. It may not be an exaggeration to say that Congress has no choice but…

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 02: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) leaves after a closed door ... [+] briefing at the US Capitol on July 02, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images) Getty Images All eyes are on the Senate when it returns from its two-week July 4th recess on July 20th…

The White House and congressional Republicans are exploring whether to restrict the number of Americans receiving the next round of stimulus payments, as conservative lawmakers face internal pressure to limit the size of the next relief package.In March, Congress approved $1,200 stimulus payments for individuals that have since been sent to as many as 159…

Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., is the second known GOP senator who says he will skip the Republican National Convention this August.Alexander, 80, won't attend President Trump's nomination festivities in Jacksonville, Fla., even though he holds an honorary leadership role with the reelection campaign, his office said Tuesday. Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday,…

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