Senate Reaches Deal On Disaster Aid Package As Trump Pivots To Support It
The deal does not include any funding for any border-related programs, which had been sought by the White House. But Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala., said President Trump would sign the legislation.
by Tim Mak
May 23, 2019
1 minute
Senate negotiators reached a deal Thursday on a $19.1 billion disaster aid packagethat includes money for states impacted by flooding, recent hurricanes and tornadoes, as well as money for communities rebuilding after wildfires.
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