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lostnfound

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8. The article (and btw your comment) blame it on "Congress" but isn't it the Republicans in Congress?

Reply to jimfields33 (Reply #5)

Mon Nov 25, 2024, 07:28 AM

Nov 25

Not criticizing you at all but the framing on the news articles, especially headlines, is so annoying.
If the democrats and Hakeem were in charge, they would have done something.

https://www.wnct.com/news/house-weighs-whether-to-pass-more-disaster-relief-funding/
Some House lawmakers are pushing to pass more relief funding to help small business owners hit by hurricanes Helene and Milton.

“To make sure that we meet the needs of the American people who have been suffering as a result of these extreme weather events,” House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said.

It was blocked in the senate by Rand Paul, a republican.

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Stalemate in Congress causes growing backlog of emergency aid loan applications in Helene-devastated North Carolina [View all] BumRushDaShow Nov 25 OP

They want it both ways. Irish_Dem Nov 25 #1

So many Asheville Artists needs this money. jimfields33 Nov 25 #3

Asheville is a blue dot, doubtful Trump will help them. Irish_Dem Nov 25 #4

Yes. But it seems everyone is being prevented to jimfields33 Nov 25 #5

It is sad, Asheville was such a beautiful little town. Irish_Dem Nov 25 #6

The article (and btw your comment) blame it on "Congress" but isn't it the Republicans in Congress? lostnfound Nov 25 #8

I can't decide if I hate rand Paul or Tim Scott (FL) jimfields33 Nov 25 #9

Skeletor IS the worst... Didn't he get a golden parachute after his company defrauded the federal government?? lostnfound Nov 25 #10

Yes! And every other week he screams about jimfields33 Nov 25 #11

You mean Rick Scott in FL Katinfl Nov 25 #12

Thanks. I couldn't remember the jerk's name. jimfields33 Nov 25 #14

Their tragedy(s) served their purpose for Republicans underpants Nov 25 #2

I was in Brevard, Hendersonville, and Asheville 10 days ago, visiting no_hypocrisy Nov 25 #7

?Stalemate in Congress???" Article doesn't mention Biden request from a week ago!!! lostnfound Nov 25 #13

Get used to it. travelingthrulife Nov 25 #15

Senate and House have been on break. Nothing going to get done. Fla Dem Nov 25 #16