Erik Wasson and Jennifer Epstein
US President Donald Trump said he expects Congress to swiftly pass emergency disaster funding to respond to Hurricane Harvey in Texas, even as signs of a political fight over the money began to emerge.
“You’re going to see very rapid reaction from Congress, certainly from the president,” Trump said at a news conference Monday. “You’re going to get your funding.”
“The real number, which will be many billions of dollars, will go through Congress,” he added. “It will happen very quickly.”
GOP leaders haven’t committed to any specific timetable yet for a debate on Harvey relief. Trump said Monday he expected a formal request to come shortly.
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