Republican Study Committee leader warns against tying Harvey relief to debt ceiling
Republican Study Committee Chairman Mark Walker indicated Monday he would oppose a Trump administration proposal to link federally-provided aid for Hurricane Harvey recovery to a measure raising the debt ceiling.
“What happened in Texas is a tragedy and it needs an urgent congressional response,” Walker, R-N.C., said in a statement. “Congress is united behind this effort, but I worry about jeopardizing an agreement with such legislative games.”
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on “Fox News Sunday” that he and President Trump want the hurricane aid tied to a measure increasing the debt limit. But there have been few signs so far that Congress would take that approach.
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