McConnell blocks state aid in $900B COVID package
Senate leader Mitch McConnell rejected a key part of a bipartisan $900 billion COVID relief plan, saying Republicans won’t back $160 billion for state and local funds in exchange for a liability shield. He urged a targeted package, signaling a stalemate that jeopardizes a must-pass government funding bill amid days of bipartisan negotiation.
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Congress mulls last minute COVID relief as shutdown looms
Congress fumbles toward a year end funding deal amid talks on a $900 billion package. McConnell signals unwillingness to accept the bipartisan plan while Mnuchin says progress exists. House and Senate rush to avert a partial shutdown before Friday midnight though a broader aid measure remains disputed among lawmakers and Pelosi vows continued work after Christmas.
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Critics say DeWine ignored GOP warnings on PACO nominee
Gov Mike DeWine faced early GOP and advocacy warnings when naming Samuel Randazzo, then-unnamed top Ohio utility regulator, amid a widening bribery probe. Critics argued Randazzo's links to FirstEnergy and wind solar opposition made him a poor choice. FBI searched Randazzo's Columbus home as FirstEnergy disclosed a 4 million payment to a consulting firm tied to an Ohio official.
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