McConnell excoriates Democrats over stimulus demands
By Alexander Bolton - 03/23/20 12:21 PM EDT
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) tore into Democrats Monday morning for their latest stimulus demands as more than three days of negotiations have failed to yield a deal.
McConnell ticked off the items on what he called the “Democratic wish list,†citing tax deductions to solar and wind energy companies, workplace provisions sought by organized labor and new emissions standards for the airlines.
“Are you kidding me?†McConnell demanded on the floor.
“This is the moment to debate new regulations that have nothing whatsoever to do with this crisis? That’s what they’re up to over there,†he said, motioning across the aisle.
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