Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) objected to a $19.1 billion disaster aid package on Tuesday, again derailing House leaders’ bid to pass legislation that would send federal support to victims of natural disasters. House lawmakers began leaving town last week before the Senate announced a bipartisan deal to move the measure. said leaders plan to bring up the disaster bill for a third time — on Thursday. If Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) “considered this must-pass legislation, why did she send everyone on recess?” Massie said Tuesday of the disaster bill. Last week, Scott said in an interview that he and other members had privately expressed frustration with Roy for blocking disaster aid.

Source: Washington Post May 28, 2019 18:38 UTC