They are the only obstacle right now. Trump supports it. It's now passed the House of Representatives. And it's Mitch McConnell and Republican leadership who are holding up a vote which would give a $2,000 check to each American to deal with this crisis that they and their families are living through.
Markey emphasizes that McConnell and Republicans are blocking the $2,000 checks.
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