), the lone black GOP House member; Brian Fitzpatrick (Pa.), and Fred Upton (Mich.) — broke ranks and joined Democrats in backing the House bill. The House bill is named for Floyd, a 46-year-old black man whose killing in Minneapolis police custody last month sparked a nationwide outcry and sweeping demonstrations against systemic racism and police brutality. But President Trump criticized the House bill. That’s a dangerous game.”Pelosi defended Senate Democrats for blocking Scott’s bill, saying it would “defang” the bill her chamber advanced. ADADThe House bill has been endorsed by leading civil rights organizations, the Brady gun control group, major city mayors and more than 750 entertainment-industry artists, including Mariah Carey, Rihanna and Lizzo.

Source: Washington Post June 25, 2020 15:30 UTC