WASHINGTON, D.C., December 23, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – After months of failed negotiations and partisan finger-pointing, Congress has approved a $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill mixing direct relief for Americans and businesses struggling amid lockdowns with millions in spending on unrelated left-wing causes.
Per the Associated Press, the deal contains a $600 direct payment to most Americans, a temporary $300 per week supplementary jobless benefit, and various subsidies for schools, businesses, and healthcare providers affected by COVID-19 and the restrictions imposed by various state and local governments in response.
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The 5,593-page bill passed 92-6 in the Senate and 359-53 in the House of Representatives Monday, just hours after release, before lawmakers had an opportunity to carefully study its contents.
6 Republican against voted against the relief bill:
Marsha Blackburn
Rick Scott
Ron Johnson
Mike Lee
Rand Paul
Ted Cruz
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 22, 2020
Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri, a populist conservative
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