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Adding further complexity to the situation, the specifics of any proposed disaster relief legislation are also contested. The Freedom Caucus, a staunchly conservative group, is advocating for stringent limits on spending, pushing back against more expansive financial commitments that Democrats may demand. Vitali noted that Johnson has been in ongoing discussions with these members, attempting to mediate the aspirations of Democrats for broader assistance alongside the fiscal conservatism that his right-wing party members demand.