McConnell made clear that he opposes including funding for a new FBI building in any final negotiated product for the next coronavirus stimulus. The Senate GOP stimulus proposal includes funds for a new FBI HQ at the request of the Trump administration.
That's despite the fact that the Senate GOP stimulus proposal formally unveiled Monday includes funds for a new FBI headquarters at the request of the Trump administration. The bill includes $1.75 billion"for the design and construction of a Washington, D.C. headquarters facility for the Federal Bureau of Investigation," according to the text.
Read MoreMcConnell initially indicated at a news conference Monday that he was not aware the FBI provision was in the bill but then moments later said the White House"insisted that be included."Republicans revolt against GOP's initial stimulus plan McConnell was then asked if it was possible an almost $2 billion could be in the measure without his knowledge, and he seemed to suggest he was aware.
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