Senate Majority Leader says no stimulus for at least three weeks. On Friday, Senate Majority Leader McConnell announced that the Senate was “unlikely” to pass a new coronavirus…
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Speaker Rules Out Stand-Alone Airline Relief Bill
President had urged individual stand-alone funding. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California said on Thursday she would not agree to a stand-alone bill that would assist the airline…
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President Suspends COVID-19 Relief Talks
Plans to send stimulus checks after the election. President Trump announced on Tuesday that he had instructed his administration and Republican members of Congress to cease negotiations on…
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Economy Is Number One Election Issue, Voters Say
President promises more tax cuts, others cry for more federal aid. According to a new Gallup poll, registered voters ranked the economy as the top issue for the…
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COVID Relief Deal Remains Elusive
“We’re making progress,” Speaker Pelosi said Sunday. The prospects for another coronavirus relief deal in Congress before the November elections remains elusive. Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary…
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Secretary Mnuchin Pledges Direct Aid Payments to Americans
Expects next round of relief to model CARES act. Treasury Secretary Steven Munchin announced on Wednesday that he had coordinated with members of Congress to assure that both…
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House of Representatives Unveils New Stimulus Package
A renewed attempt to move negotiations forward. The House of Representatives announced a new batch of stimulus measures aimed at addressing the economic fallout caused by the COVID-19…
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Senate May Vote on Virus Aid This Week
White House and House Speaker yet to agree on terms. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said a proposal will be introduced in the Senate this week to provide…
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Senate Adjourns with No Virus Aid Relief in Sight
Lawmakers will not return until after Labor Day. The Senate officially adjourned through Labor Day although they had not found agreement on the next coronavirus stimulus package. Senate…
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Negotiators Remain “Miles Apart” Over Virus Relief
“It’s a chasm,” Speaker Pelosi said. Negotiations over additional coronavirus relief between the White House and lawmakers broke down last Friday and, so far, there are no signs…
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