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McConnell, Senate GOP Blocks Attempt to Pass $2,000 Stimulus Checks

(AP)

Senate Republicans on Tuesday blocked an attempt by Democrats to increase direct stimulus payments in the newly enacted Covid-19 relief bill from $600 to $2,000, bucking President Donald Trump who demanded the change.