Illinois Congressmen Vote on Trillions More in Federal Spending

Illinois Congressmen Vote on Trillions More in Federal Spending
Rep. Bill Foster (D-Ill.) speaks on the coronavirus crisis, on Capitol Hill in Washington, on Oct. 2, 2020. J. Scott Applewhite/Pool/Getty Images
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Members of Illinois’ Congressional delegation are weighing in on the $3.5 trillion spending plan the U.S. House allowed to proceed Tuesday.

The Democrats’ resolution, passed along party lines, could mean a major expansion of benefits.

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