WASHINGTON -- The House is expected to approve $15.3 billion in federal aid on Friday for Hurricane Harvey-affected states, over the objections of at least one Texas congressman opposed to the funds being tucked into a larger, more controversial spending measure.Arlington Rep. Joe Barton -- along with every member of Texas’ House delegation -- voted earlier this week in a favor of a standalone bill that would have directed $8 billion towards storm-ravaged parts of Texas and Louisiana. Continue reading...
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