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McConnell, Decried As 'Moscow Mitch,' Approves Election Security Money - NPR

October 21, 2019

Senators thawed a long-frozen dispute over election security this week with an agreement to provide more funding ahead of Election Day next year — but not as much as some Democrats and outside activists say is necessary. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., agreed to add $250 million for election security after having held up earlier legislation.