Lawmakers battle over state and local aid in coronavirus bill

By Susan Ferrechio, Kerry Picket

Published December 18, 2020 9:45pm ET

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Lawmakers battle over state and local aid in coronavirus bill — House and Senate leaders negotiating a coronavirus aid package are deciding whether to include up to $90 billion for the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The money, sought by Democratic negotiators, would allow FEMA to help cities and states deal with emergencies, which they say is needed due to shrinking tax revenue. The funding is among […]

House and Senate leaders negotiating a coronavirus aid package are deciding whether to include up to $90 billion for the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

The money, sought by Democratic negotiators, would allow FEMA to help cities and states deal with emergencies, which they say is needed due to shrinking tax revenue.

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