Support builds for Stefanik to replace Cheney in GOP leadership
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House GOP Whip Steve Scalise, former President Donald Trump and other Republicans have announced their support for Rep. Elise Stefanik replacing Rep. Liz Cheney in Republican leadership as Cheney s ongoing criticism of Trump places her at odds with many members. (Times Union archive)Jenn March
WASHINGTON The top two House Republicans, former President Donald J. Trump and other GOP members have thrown their support behind U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik to replace Rep. Liz Cheney in Republican leadership as Cheney s ongoing criticism of Trump places her at odds with many members.
Schumer: New York will get over $50 billion from COVID-19 rescue bill
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat from New York, wears a protective mask while speaking during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. Congressional leaders reached a deal on a roughly $900 billion spending package to bolster the U.S. economy amid the continued coronavirus pandemic giving lawmakers a short timetable to review and pass the second largest economic-rescue measure in the nation s history. Photographer: Ting Shen/BloombergTing Shen/Bloomberg News Service
WASHINGTON Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer said New York will receive more than $50 billion in various forms of relief from a massive COVID-19 package that Congress was expected to pass Monday night.