The effects of anything Congress does pass will likely not be felt for months to come, with potential legislation still weeks away from being approved. Still, some GOP senators said following a meeting with President Trump that there is growing acceptance among them that more relief is inevitable.
Although Republicans continue to pump the brakes on another stimulus package, there are growing indicators from GOP lawmakers on Capitol Hill that future action will almost certainly be required.
Still, some GOP senators said following a meeting with Trump on Tuesday that there is growing acceptance among their party conference that more economic relief is almost inevitable. President Trump speaks to the press after meeting with Republican Senators in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill, May 19 in Washington, DC. Also pictured, L-R, Sen. Roy Blunt , Sen. John Barrasso and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.The increasing willingness from Republicans for another stimulus comes in the wake of more than 36 million Americans filing for unemployment benefits and a tough recovery road ahead, even with states resuming business as usual.
Meeting with GOP senators behind closed doors for lunch on Tuesday, Trump danced around the subject, according to two lawmakers who were in the room. Senators are preparing to embark on a week-long recess for Memorial Day and will not return until the first week of June."After we get back," Cramer said,"we'll take a look and see what we can do and keep focused on the things that are necessary and helpful."
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