GOP Conservative Temporarily Blocks $19B Disaster Bill

A House GOP conservative complaining of Washington's free-spending and opaque ways blocked a $19 billion disaster aid bill Friday, extending a tempest over hurricane and flood relief that has left the measure meandering for months.   Texas Republican Chip Roy, a former aide to Texas firebrand Sen. Ted Cruz, objected to speeding the measure through a nearly empty chamber. He also complained that it does not contain any of President Donald Trump's $4.5...

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