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In reply to the discussion: Chuck Schumer offers trump 1.6 Billion for the wall [View all]EarlG
(21,932 posts)6. Isn't this the same position Dems have had for more than a year?
As part of a massive omnibus spending package on track to be approved, Congress is expected to approve just shy of $1.6 billion for border security, of which only $38 million can be spent on border barrier planning and design.
http://time.com/5210780/congress-omnibus-border-security-wall-donald-trump/
http://time.com/5210780/congress-omnibus-border-security-wall-donald-trump/
That was from 2017.
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That was from yesterday. What am I missing here?
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He explained himself 14 hours ago. You may rightfullly disagree with it, but it isn't a third party
still_one
Nov 2018
#25
You are not missing anything Earl. People may disagree with what Schumer is saying, but
still_one
Nov 2018
#24
I personally don't agree with Schumer and those Democrats who wanted to allocate 1.6 billion for
still_one
Nov 2018
#32
This is what Schumer exactly said from his own words. You may disagree, but at least it is an
still_one
Nov 2018
#23
You can't work out a compromise with a crazy man who thinks he's right and you're stupid.
LastLiberal in PalmSprings
Nov 2018
#26