2 Democratic Congressmen from the Pittsburgh space assist $ 2,000 price of stimulus checks – CBS Pittsburgh

By: KDKA-TV News Staff

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Two local Democratic Congressmen said they support calling for $ 2,000 stimulus checks.

But they said that was not what the Trump administration suggested during the negotiations.

“This was a bill that Democrats and Republicans, as well as the White House, would support, and the president said he would sign it. When we voted on this bill last week, he gave no indication that he would not sign it. He said he would sign it, ”said Rep. Mike Doyle.

“He was more or less sleeping or playing golf the entire time we were negotiating these bills,” said Rep. Conor Lamb. “I’m glad he wants to help us bring more money to people. I honestly agree with him about the $ 2,000, but it should have been there a month ago, two months ago, six months ago. “

KDKA reached out to Republican Congressmen Mike Kelly and Guy Reschenthaler, but both were unavailable on Wednesday. Kelly said he would help increase stimulus checks.