(NPR) Republicans Signal They're Willing To Pay Up To Avoid An Election Disaster

Republicans Signal They're Willing To Pay Up To Avoid An Election Disaster








Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., left, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., maintain social distancing as they attend a press conference after meeting with Senate Republicans at their weekly luncheon on Capitol Hill in May.



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Republicans Signal They're Willing To Pay Up To Avoid An Election Disaster






Senate Republicans say they are open to sending states more money to make it easier to administer an election amid a pandemic after initial fears that no more federal money would be spent.