Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., walked back his threat to let states that request federal assistance go bankrupt rather than extend additional aid, which would require further deficit spending. This article originally appeared at Salon. “I’m open to additional assistance,” he told Politico. “It’s not just going to be a check, though. You get […]CONTINUE READING >>>
McConnell scrambles to walk back his threat to let states go bankrupt — after bipartisan backlash
