Key lawmakers expressed optimism that an agreement on disaster relief may be reached soon, but for now there is still no final deal as millions affected by hurricanes, floods and wildfires continue to face the consequences of recent natural disasters
"My sense is that it is getting much closer," Sen. John Cornyn told CNN on Monday, adding,"I think we are closer than we have been." But the Texas Republican added,"Puerto Rico is still the challenge."Aides said disaster relief talks are continuing and, while still not near a final agreement, had advanced back to the level of the staff of the respective party leaders in both chambers, which was a signal that negotiations may start to pick up in the near future.
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer responded to the President by saying that"Democrats believe in meeting the needs of all disaster survivors."Senate Republicans made a new offer to Democrats last week that included additional aid to Puerto Rico beyond what Republicans had initially proposed, but it's unclear whether that will be able to break the stalemate.
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