Congressional leaders close in on coronavirus aid deal
Congressional leaders close in on coronavirus aid deal
WASHINGTON — After months of impasse, House and Senate leaders were on the brink Wednesday of announcing an economic aid package of about $900 billion, which is expected to add $300 a week to state compensation for the unemployed and provide a one-time direct payment of up to $600 for…
Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
Bipartisan Lawmakers Finally Ready To Release $908 Billion Stimulus Bill, But The Plan Is Far From A Done Deal
Bipartisan Lawmakers Finally Ready To Release $908 Billion Stimulus Bill, But The Plan Is Far From A Done Deal
The group will release the text of its stimulus framework on Monday afternoon.
Forbes
Forbes
Pelosi, McConnell, Schumer, And McCarthy Set For Pivotal Stimulus Meeting Ahead Of Friday Shutdown Deadline
Pelosi, McConnell, Schumer, And McCarthy Set For Pivotal Stimulus Meeting Ahead Of Friday Shutdown Deadline
The leaders will need to grapple with state and local aid and Covid-19 lawsuit protections for businesses.
Forbes
Forbes
Unable To Bridge Gap On Toughest Issues, Bipartisan Negotiators ‘Implore’ Congress To Vote Now On Parts Of $908 Billion Stimulus Plan
The centrist group touted their legislative language as a “gift” to leaders racing to pass more coronavirus relief before Christmas and said they’d keep working on unresolved state aid and Covid-19 lawsuit protection issues.
Forbes
Forbes
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Bipartisan group strikes deal on coronavirus relief package
WASHINGTON -- The group of Senate and House lawmakers negotiating a $908 billion COVID-19 relief package has reached agreement on business liability waivers and state and local government aid provisions, but those will be broken into a separate bill, according to a source familiar with the plan.
Tribune News Service
Tribune News Service
Senate Leader McConnell Vows ‘We’re Not Leaving’ Without Covid-19 Relief As Rank And File Stews Over Lack Of Stimulus Checks
McConnell’s pledge to stay in Washington matches an earlier one by House Speaker Pelosi, as key stimulus players are set to meet this afternoon.
Forbes
Forbes