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McConnell now open to state aid in next virus relief bill

by AP Congressional Correspondent
| April 29, 2020 9:27 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — Reversing course, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Wednesday he is “open” to considering additional funds for state and local governments in the next coronavirus relief bill as Democrats seek more than $500 billion to cover costs of police, fire and other front-line workers.

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