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Government Tries to Reverse Chamber Vote for R$77 Billion to States and Municipalities

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - One day after the Chamber of Deputies passed a bill to rescue states and municipalities during the coronavirus crisis, the federal government is working to establish an alternative plan of its choice to grant aid to governors and mayors.

Despite the changes to the text discussed last week, the final version of the substitute submitted by the rapporteur, Deputy Pedro Paulo, displeased members of the government's economic team - although it won the affection of the vast majority of party leaders.

The bill, approved by 431 votes to 70 by legislators, establishes federal government aid to . . .

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