Senate Republicans are rejecting a White House request to include money to renovate the FBI headquarters in a new coronavirus relief bill.
A number of Senate Republicans say they oppose a White House request to include money to renovate the FBI headquarters in the upcoming coronavirus relief package.A number of Senate Republicans say they oppose a White House request to include money to renovate the FBI headquarters in the upcoming coronavirus relief package.
"I am opposed to non-germane amendments," McConnell told reporters Tuesday."When we get to the end of the process, I would hope all the non-COVID-related measures are out, no matter what bills they were in at the start."After Delays, Republicans Rolled Out A New Pandemic Relief Bill. Democrats Balked
When asked about the issue at a Monday press conference with other Senate Republicans rolling out their bill, McConnell seemed unclear about whether or not the money was included in the legislation and then suggested reporters ask the Trump administration about it.
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