Top Senate Democrat Says Agreement Is Close Over Coronavirus Financial Package
4 years, 9 months ago

Top Senate Democrat Says Agreement Is Close Over Coronavirus Financial Package

NPR  

Top Senate Democrat Says Agreement Is Close Over Coronavirus Financial Package Enlarge this image toggle caption Senate Television via AP Senate Television via AP Updated at 7:20 a.m. ET After a tense day on the Senate floor that included leaders trading barbs over who is to blame for failing to advance a new coronavirus response bill, the top Senate Democrat said late Monday night that he was "very, very close" to an agreement with the White House on a deal for a third wave of emergency funding that could go well past $1 trillion. It was not clear overnight where Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., stood on a possible deal between Democrats and the White House. Sponsor Message "We urge the Senate to move closer to the values in the Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act," she said.

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Pelosi says Democrats are considering adding Covid-19 relief to larger bill
2 years, 11 months ago

Pelosi says Democrats are considering adding Covid-19 relief to larger bill

CNN  

CNN — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told reporters on Wednesday that Democrats are considering adding Covid-19 relief to the larger government funding bill, which could complicate Republican support for the broader legislative package. “We are working very closely with Rosa DeLauro on the omnibus bill,” she said after the House Democrats’ weekly meeting, referencing the Connecticut Democratic congresswoman who chairs …

US COVID-19 relief bill set for final approval on Wednesday
3 years, 10 months ago

US COVID-19 relief bill set for final approval on Wednesday

Al Jazeera  

Democrats in the US House have scheduled the final vote on the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package. The US House of Representatives will vote on Wednesday to approve President Joe Biden’s sweeping $1.9 trillion coronavirus rescue package for the United States, Democratic leaders said. The Democratic-controlled House on Tuesday set procedures for the approval of the US Senate’s amended version …

Eager to act, Biden and Democrats leave Republicans behind
3 years, 10 months ago

Eager to act, Biden and Democrats leave Republicans behind

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and Democrats in Congress are jamming their agenda forward with a sense of urgency, an unapologetically partisan approach based on the calculation that it’s better to advance the giant COVID-19 rescue package and other priorities than waste time courting Republicans who may never compromise. But the rush through Biden’s first 100 days is shaping up …

Congress Approves Budget, Paving the Way For Biden's COVID-19 Relief Package
3 years, 11 months ago

Congress Approves Budget, Paving the Way For Biden's COVID-19 Relief Package

NPR  

Congress Approves Budget, Paving the Way For Biden's COVID-19 Relief Package Enlarge this image toggle caption Senate TV via AP Senate TV via AP Updated at 2:31 p.m. ET The House quickly approved a budget resolution intended to speed the drafting of President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package. Sponsor Message The Senate process took several days — Harris arrived …

House passes shutdown-averting spending bill to give contentious talks more time
4 years ago

House passes shutdown-averting spending bill to give contentious talks more time

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The House has approved a one-week spending measure to avert …

Lawmakers act to avert shutdown, buying time for COVID talks
4 years ago

Lawmakers act to avert shutdown, buying time for COVID talks

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Still spinning their wheels on COVID-19 relief, lawmakers grabbed a one-week government funding extension on Wednesday that buys time for more talks — though there is considerable disagreement over who is supposed to be taking the lead from there. Top GOP leaders said the right people to handle endgame negotiations are the top four leaders of Congress and …

Nancy Pelosi says Mitch McConnell agreed to attach coronavirus relief to upcoming spending bill
4 years, 1 month ago

Nancy Pelosi says Mitch McConnell agreed to attach coronavirus relief to upcoming spending bill

Salon  

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., announced on Friday that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., had agreed to combine this year's annual omnibus spending bill with a coronavirus relief package, offering hope that stimulus for Americans economically suffering during the pandemic may be on its way. One day after the bill was first unveiled on Tuesday, Pelosi and Senate Minority …

Party Leaders Keep Pretending A Coronavirus Deal Is Within Easy Reach
4 years, 1 month ago

Party Leaders Keep Pretending A Coronavirus Deal Is Within Easy Reach

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― As coronavirus cases continue to spike, and as a number of economic relief provisions expire in the coming weeks, congressional leaders are hard at work assuring voters that a stimulus deal is right around the corner ― any day now, maybe, hopefully, probably not. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Monday that there was “no …

A new coronavirus stimulus package looks unlikely until Biden administration
4 years, 1 month ago

A new coronavirus stimulus package looks unlikely until Biden administration

LA Times  

Hopes that Congress would move swiftly after the election to provide more coronavirus relief for Americans are fading as Senate Republicans continue to resist large spending measures and pressure from President Trump to take action has waned. “We need to think about — if we’re going to come up with a bipartisan package here — about what size is appropriate,” …

Coronavirus update: Latest world news for October 30
4 years, 2 months ago

Coronavirus update: Latest world news for October 30

CNN  

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, the two top negotiators for a new round of coronavirus relief, are engaged in open warfare after weeks of private negotiations – casting new doubt on whether they will be able to reach agreement on stimulus legislation even after the November election. His remarks came after Pelosi sent her own letter …

October 21 coronavirus news
4 years, 2 months ago

October 21 coronavirus news

CNN  

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin Getty Images House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin engaged in fast-paced negotiations on Tuesday to cut a deal on a major relief package that could pass before Election Day — but Senate Republicans continued to throw cold water on any deal with the enormous price tag envisioned by …

White House, Democrats inch toward coronavirus stimulus package, including more checks
4 years, 2 months ago

White House, Democrats inch toward coronavirus stimulus package, including more checks

LA Times  

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had said if the structure of a deal was not in place by Tuesday, a package was unlikely before the election. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said after a nearly 45-minute phone conversation with Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin on Tuesday that she’s hopeful legislation will come together this week. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told colleagues …

Scrambling For A Deal, House Democrats Delay Coronavirus Relief Vote
4 years, 3 months ago

Scrambling For A Deal, House Democrats Delay Coronavirus Relief Vote

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― In a small sign of hope, House Democrats delayed a vote Wednesday night on another coronavirus relief package, allowing congressional leaders and the White House to continue negotiations. “If we have an agreement, that’s what we will consider,” House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said Wednesday. We want money in people’s hands.” The current $2.2 trillion …

Pelosi: House to stay in session until COVID-19 rescue pact
4 years, 3 months ago

Pelosi: House to stay in session until COVID-19 rescue pact

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Tuesday the House will remain in session until lawmakers deliver another round of COVID-19 relief, a move that came as Democrats from swing districts signaled discontent with a standoff that could force them to face voters without delivering more aid. Pelosi’s comments came as moderate Democrats, many from areas won by President Donald Trump …

Capitol negotiators still stuck, still trying on virus aid
4 years, 5 months ago

Capitol negotiators still stuck, still trying on virus aid

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — After more than a week’s worth of meetings, at least some clarity is emerging in the bipartisan Washington talks on a huge COVID-19 response bill. A combative meeting Wednesday involving top Capitol Hill Democrats and the postmaster general and a souring tone from both sides indicate that a long slog remains, and White House chief of staff Mark …

Republicans pump brakes on new Covid stimulus spending
4 years, 7 months ago

Republicans pump brakes on new Covid stimulus spending

CNN  

Washington CNN — Top Republicans on Capitol Hill are pumping the brakes on new coronavirus stimulus spending days after House Democrats pushed forward with a sweeping relief package, underscoring a deep partisan divide as the nation grapples with the pandemic. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, a California Republican, said Tuesday that he does not currently see a need for another …

Democrats push new $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill through House
4 years, 7 months ago

Democrats push new $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill through House

India TV News  

Democrats powered a massive $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill through the House on Friday, an election-year measure designed to brace a U.S. economy in free fall and a health care system struggling to contain a pandemic still pummeling the country. “Not to act now is not only irresponsible in a humanitarian way, it is irresponsible because it’s only going to …

House Democrats Unveil $3 Trillion Proposal For Coronavirus Relief
4 years, 7 months ago

House Democrats Unveil $3 Trillion Proposal For Coronavirus Relief

NPR  

House Democrats Unveil $3 Trillion Proposal For Coronavirus Relief Enlarge this image toggle caption Steven Senne/AP Steven Senne/AP Updated at 4:11 p.m. Sponsor Message The more than 1,800-page bill marks a long wish list for Democrats, including nearly $1 trillion to state, local and tribal governments and another round of direct cash payments to Americans. Many Democrats, including House Democratic …

Pelosi And McConnell Decline White House Offer Of Coronavirus Tests For Capitol Hill
4 years, 8 months ago

Pelosi And McConnell Decline White House Offer Of Coronavirus Tests For Capitol Hill

NPR  

Pelosi And McConnell Decline White House Offer Of Coronavirus Tests For Capitol Hill Enlarge this image toggle caption Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, in a rare joint statement on Saturday, declined an offer from the White House to make rapid COVID-19 tests available for Congress. …

Pelosi forecasts House OK of Senate’s $2.2T virus aid plan
4 years, 9 months ago

Pelosi forecasts House OK of Senate’s $2.2T virus aid plan

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The House will give final approval Friday to the massive $2.2 trillion economic rescue bill with robust backing from both parties, Speaker Nancy Pelosi said, a vote that would cap Congress’ tumultuous effort to rush the relief to a nation battered by the coronavirus. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said in a TV interview the economy “may well …

Senate Reaches Deal On Massive Coronavirus Relief Bill
4 years, 9 months ago

Senate Reaches Deal On Massive Coronavirus Relief Bill

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― After days of marathon negotiations and a tense shouting match on the Senate floor, lawmakers reached a deal with the Trump administration early Wednesday morning on massive trillion-dollar emergency legislation aimed at propping up the U.S. economy and giving relief to workers hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. “The Senate has reached a bipartisan agreement …

Pelosi Expresses 'Real Optimism' About Reaching Coronavirus Aid Deal
4 years, 9 months ago

Pelosi Expresses 'Real Optimism' About Reaching Coronavirus Aid Deal

NPR  

Pelosi Expresses 'Real Optimism' About Reaching Coronavirus Aid Deal Enlarge this image toggle caption Andrew Harnik/AP Andrew Harnik/AP Updated at 1:27 p.m. ET A Senate agreement on a third wave of emergency funding to address the coronavirus could be "hours" away, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Tuesday, as Republicans and Democrats seemed close to bridging disagreements that have stalled a …

US coronavirus relief bill hits snag in Senate, talks continue
4 years, 9 months ago

US coronavirus relief bill hits snag in Senate, talks continue

Al Jazeera  

Democrats object to bill, saying it would benefit companies more than hospitals, healthcare workers, cities and states. Democrats raised objections to the Senate bill throughout the day, with top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer saying it had “many, many problems” and would benefit corporate interests at the expense of hospitals, healthcare workers, cities and states. ‘They are very close’ At a …

Senate Republicans Unveil New Coronavirus Relief Package
4 years, 9 months ago

Senate Republicans Unveil New Coronavirus Relief Package

NPR  

Senate Republicans Unveil New Coronavirus Relief Package Enlarge this image toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP J. Scott Applewhite/AP Updated at 8:10 p.m. The bill: "We want to get something done quickly and boldly" Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer complained that Democrats weren't involved in the drafting of the bill but said he wanted to work with Republicans to get something …

Chuck Schumer Calls For At Least $750 Billion To Help Economy And Fight Coronavirus
4 years, 9 months ago

Chuck Schumer Calls For At Least $750 Billion To Help Economy And Fight Coronavirus

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that Democrats are preparing a relief bill totaling at least $750 billion in response to the growing coronavirus outbreak that is battering the nation. Schumer said the bill would “ensure our medical professionals have all the resources – including physical space and equipment – they need to provide treatment …

Pelosi Vows To Bring Coronavirus Bill To House Floor As Republicans Push For Changes
4 years, 9 months ago

Pelosi Vows To Bring Coronavirus Bill To House Floor As Republicans Push For Changes

NPR  

Pelosi Vows To Bring Coronavirus Bill To House Floor As Republicans Push For Changes Enlarge this image toggle caption Nicholas Kamm/AFP via Getty Images Nicholas Kamm/AFP via Getty Images Updated at 5:25 a.m. ET on Friday Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., was unable to reach a deal late Thursday on a package of measures to address the coronavirus pandemic amid pushback …

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