Bipartisan Group Pushes $908B COVID-19 Plan, But McConnell Crafts Bill Trump Will Sign
4 years, 1 month ago

Bipartisan Group Pushes $908B COVID-19 Plan, But McConnell Crafts Bill Trump Will Sign

NPR  

Bipartisan Group Pushes $908B COVID-19 Plan, But McConnell Crafts Bill Trump Will Sign Enlarge this image toggle caption Toni Sandys/Pool/The Washington Post via AP Toni Sandys/Pool/The Washington Post via AP Updated at 5:15 p.m. ET Just hours after a bipartisan group of House and Senate lawmakers revealed a $908 billion legislative framework to try to break a months-long impasse on a new round of pandemic-related relief measures, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told reporters he's talking to administration officials about a separate coronavirus bill that President Trump will sign. Sponsor Message GOP Sen. John Cornyn of Texas, who reviewed McConnell's new plan, called it "an encouraging development." Earlier, Sen. Joe Manchin, a centrist Democrat from West Virginia, pushed the more than $900 billion measure that includes $180 billion in additional unemployment insurance that would provide an extra $300 weekly benefit for 18 weeks; $288 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program to assist small businesses; $16 billion for testing, vaccine development and distribution; $45 billion for airlines and mass transit; an extension of existing student loan payment deferrals and rental housing assistance; and a new liability provision to block pandemic-related lawsuits temporarily with the intent to give individual states time to develop their own legal response, among others.

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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 …

The House passes a $2 trillion spending bill, but braces for changes in the Senate
3 years, 1 month ago

The House passes a $2 trillion spending bill, but braces for changes in the Senate

NPR  

The House passes a $2 trillion spending bill, but braces for changes in the Senate Enlarge this image toggle caption Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images The House voted on near-party lines Friday morning to approve a roughly $2 trillion social and climate spending package, ending months of squabbles among Democrats over the details of the …

Biden signs historic $1-trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill
3 years, 1 month ago

Biden signs historic $1-trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill

LA Times  

Biden said the legislation will overhaul the nation’s infrastructure and boost its economy, which has been battered by the COVID-19 pandemic. President Biden on Monday signed a historic $1-trillion bipartisan bill that he said will overhaul the nation’s infrastructure and boost the nation’s economy, which has been battered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Rob Portman of Ohio who said he hoped …

Biden, Congress Face Big Week For Agenda, Government Funding
3 years, 3 months ago

Biden, Congress Face Big Week For Agenda, Government Funding

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — It’s a consequential week for President Joe Biden’s agenda, as Democratic leaders delicately trim back his $3.5 trillion “Build Back Better” package to win over remaining lawmakers and work to quickly pass legislation to avoid a federal shutdown. “Let me just say, it’s an eventful week,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday on ABC’s “This …

Joe Manchin upends Democrats’ push to enact Biden’s agenda this month, calling for ‘pause’ on $3.5 trillion bill
3 years, 4 months ago

Joe Manchin upends Democrats’ push to enact Biden’s agenda this month, calling for ‘pause’ on $3.5 trillion bill

CNN  

CNN — Sen. Joe Manchin, the most pivotal Democratic swing vote in the Senate, threw a major wrench in his party’s carefully crafted plans to pass a massive $3.5 trillion bill by month’s end, demanding they take a “strategic pause” before considering a sweeping bill to implement much of President Joe Biden’s agenda. Manchin, who has long been skeptical of …

US Senate vote advances Biden’s $1 trillion infrastructure bill
3 years, 5 months ago

US Senate vote advances Biden’s $1 trillion infrastructure bill

Al Jazeera  

In a rare stroke of bipartisanship, Republicans joined Democrats to overcome the 60-vote threshold needed to advance the measure towards final votes. The United States Senate has moved closer to passing a $1 trillion infrastructure package after lawmakers from both parties came together and voted to clear a key procedural hurdle, but the action soon stalled out as opponents tried …

Senators struggle to amend, finish $1T infrastructure bill
3 years, 5 months ago

Senators struggle to amend, finish $1T infrastructure bill

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Nearing decision time, senators struggled late Thursday to wrap up work on the bipartisan infrastructure plan despite hopes to expedite consideration and voting on the nearly $1 trillion proposal. In announcing Saturday’s schedule, he said “We very much want to finish.” Called the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the thick bill is a first part of Biden’s infrastructure …

Biden Meets Dems At Capitol To Firm Up Support For Reconciliation Package
3 years, 5 months ago

Biden Meets Dems At Capitol To Firm Up Support For Reconciliation Package

Huff Post  

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 14: President Biden is on the Hill to discuss with Senate Democrats the $3.5 trillion reconciliation package they have reached overnight that would expand Medicare benefits, boost federal safety net programs and combat climate change. Drew Angerer via Getty Images WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden stepped up his bid to push his multitrillion-dollar domestic plans through …

Joe Biden Unveils $2 Trillion Infrastructure And Jobs Plan
3 years, 9 months ago

Joe Biden Unveils $2 Trillion Infrastructure And Jobs Plan

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President Joe Biden on Wednesday unveiled a massive proposal aimed at overhauling the country’s aging roads and bridges, boosting manufacturing, mitigating climate change and making key investments in elder care and housing. The $2 trillion “American Jobs Plan,” which Biden announced in a speech at a union hall in Pittsburgh, is part of the president’s “Build Back …

California’s robust budget will get another $26 billion from new COVID-19 stimulus
3 years, 9 months ago

California’s robust budget will get another $26 billion from new COVID-19 stimulus

LA Times  

Gavin Newsom speaks about his 2021-22 budget proposal in January. California’s state budget, already poised to be flush with higher-than-expected tax revenues, will receive an additional cash infusion of $26 billion under the COVID-19 relief bill that President Biden signed Thursday, sparking demands for a wide array of new efforts to help those hit hardest by the pandemic. “With this …

Biden signs $1.9-trillion COVID-19 relief bill, a day earlier than expected
3 years, 9 months ago

Biden signs $1.9-trillion COVID-19 relief bill, a day earlier than expected

LA Times  

President Biden signed a sweeping $1.9-trillion coronavirus relief package into law Thursday, authorizing a massive infusion of federal aid aimed primarily at working families. “This historic legislation is about rebuilding the backbone of this country and giving people in this nation, working people, middle-class folks, the people who built this country, a fighting chance,” Biden said after signing the bill …

Covid rescue plan expected to pass US Congress Wednesday
3 years, 9 months ago

Covid rescue plan expected to pass US Congress Wednesday

Live Mint  

US President Joe Biden's massive relief plan is on track to cross the finish line Wednesday with a final House vote, stimulating an economy digging out from the coronavirus pandemic and offering a lifeline for millions of families. If it reaches his desk, Biden -- who made the American Rescue Plan his top legislative priority -- could sign the historic …

House Gives Final Approval To $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Package
3 years, 9 months ago

House Gives Final Approval To $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Package

NPR  

House Gives Final Approval To $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Package Enlarge this image toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP Alex Brandon/AP House lawmakers Wednesday gave final approval to President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package, sending the legislation to his desk for his signature. "Although I support the Senate's effort to reduce the number of wealthier households that will receive stimulus checks, …

Coronavirus | Biden’s 'transformative' COVID-19 rescue plan on cusp of passing Congress
3 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus | Biden’s 'transformative' COVID-19 rescue plan on cusp of passing Congress

The Hindu  

President Joe Biden's massive relief plan is on the verge clearing Congress with a final vote Wednesday, offering a lifeline for millions of American families and businesses and stimulating an economy digging out from the coronavirus pandemic. If it makes it to his desk, Mr. Biden — who made the American Rescue Plan his top legislative priority — could sign …

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 …

Coronavirus | Joe Biden’s COVID-19 rescue plan clears crucial Senate hurdle
3 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus | Joe Biden’s COVID-19 rescue plan clears crucial Senate hurdle

The Hindu  

The U.S. Senate on Saturday voted to approve a $1.9 trillion relief package that President Joe Biden vows will revive the country's pandemic-stricken economy, capping hours of debate, frenzied negotiations and a marathon overnight voting session. "I promised the American people help was on the way," said Mr. Biden in an address from the White House, after the plan was …

Senate Passes $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Bill
3 years, 10 months ago

Senate Passes $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Bill

Huff Post  

Senators worked overnight through Saturday morning to get through a deluge of Republican amendments to the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package, which passed the Senate on Saturday. Alex Wong/Getty Images The Senate has passed President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, the American Rescue Plan, with $1,400 direct payments to many Americans, a $300 weekly unemployment benefit until September …

Biden American Rescue Stimulus Plan Provides $1,400 Checks : The Indicator from Planet Money : NPR
3 years, 10 months ago

Biden American Rescue Stimulus Plan Provides $1,400 Checks : The Indicator from Planet Money : NPR

NPR  

The Biden Relief Bill: Who Gets What Enlarge this image Alex Wong/Getty Images Alex Wong/Getty Images Right now, a bill that would spend roughly 1.9 trillion dollars into the economy is making its way through Congress. This is a big bill — at almost two trillion dollars, it's one of the biggest spending bills in American history, equal to roughly …

GOP Rep. Mace Says COVID-19 Relief Plan Is A Spending Spree
3 years, 10 months ago

GOP Rep. Mace Says COVID-19 Relief Plan Is A Spending Spree

NPR  

GOP Rep. Mace Says COVID-19 Relief Plan Is A Spending Spree As the House moves closer to voting on the Biden administration's relief bill, GOP Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina talks to NPR's Rachel Martin about objections to the $1.9 trillion price tag. Even in this package still today, we have - you know, I don't think if you're …

Here's What's In House Democrats' $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Plan
3 years, 10 months ago

Here's What's In House Democrats' $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Plan

NPR  

Here's What's In House Democrats' $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Plan Enlarge this image toggle caption Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images The House Budget Committee has approved legislation advancing President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package, setting a path for intense debate in the Senate. New financial support for parents: Democrats approved a major temporary overhaul to the child tax …

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 …

US Democrats push forward on COVID relief with budget vote
3 years, 11 months ago

US Democrats push forward on COVID relief with budget vote

Al Jazeera  

The United States Senate has approved a budget resolution that is a key step towards the fast-track passage of President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan without support from Republicans. The “budget resolution” Democrats passed in the Senate, following its House of Representatives passage on Wednesday, unlocks a legislative tool called reconciliation. Reconciliation allowed the Senate’s 48 Democrats and …

Democrats Determined To Avoid Their Old Mistakes With Big COVID-19 Stimulus
3 years, 11 months ago

Democrats Determined To Avoid Their Old Mistakes With Big COVID-19 Stimulus

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The last time the U.S. economy suffered a crisis and needed an injection from the federal government, the Democratic Party was fighting with itself over how big rescue legislation should be. He has to not get bogged down in negotiations.” Claire McCaskill, a former moderate Democratic senator from Missouri who was also around in 2009, tweeted on …

Biden, Yellen Say GOP COVID-19 Aid Too Small, Democrats Push On
3 years, 11 months ago

Biden, Yellen Say GOP COVID-19 Aid Too Small, Democrats Push On

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden panned a Republican alternative to his $1.9 trillion COVID rescue plan as insufficient as Senate Democrats pushed ahead, voting to launch a process that could approve his sweeping rescue package on their own, if Republicans refuse to support it. As the White House reaches for a bipartisan bill, Democrats marshaled their ever-slim …

Democrats Take First Step To Pass COVID-19 Relief With Or Without Republicans
3 years, 11 months ago

Democrats Take First Step To Pass COVID-19 Relief With Or Without Republicans

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Democrats have officially started the process of getting their nearly $2 trillion COVID-19 relief bill passed ― with or without Republicans’ support. The budget resolution came with instructions to pass up to $1.9 trillion in additional spending that Democrats say they want to put toward $1,400 checks, extending unemployment insurance programs currently set to expire in March …

As Biden and Republicans meet, Democrats prepare to move on COVID relief alone
3 years, 11 months ago

As Biden and Republicans meet, Democrats prepare to move on COVID relief alone

LA Times  

President Biden meets Republican senators to discuss a coronavirus relief package, in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, in Washington. As President Biden met with 10 Republican senators Monday to test the waters of bipartisanship on coronavirus relief, Democrats on Capitol Hill took the first step toward fast-tracking the administration’s $1.9-trillion proposal through a legislative …

Republicans urge Biden to scale down $1.9 trillion COVID relief
3 years, 11 months ago

Republicans urge Biden to scale down $1.9 trillion COVID relief

Al Jazeera  

Ten Republicans in the United States Senate have offered a counterproposal to President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill, saying a scaled-down version of the aid package would garner bipartisan support in Congress. The lawmakers asked to meet with Biden in the coming days, adding: “Our proposal reflects many of your stated priorities, and with your support, we believe …

Outlook Unclear For $2,000 COVID-19 Relief Payments As Action Shifts To Senate
4 years ago

Outlook Unclear For $2,000 COVID-19 Relief Payments As Action Shifts To Senate

NPR  

Outlook Unclear For $2,000 COVID-19 Relief Payments As Action Shifts To Senate Enlarge this image toggle caption Samuel Corum/Getty Images Samuel Corum/Getty Images Updated at 2:34 p.m. ET Democrats and President Trump hectored Senate Republicans on Tuesday to take up legislation passed by the House that would increase direct relief payments to many Americans — but the path ahead remains …

House Passes $2,000 Coronavirus Stimulus Check Legislation
4 years ago

House Passes $2,000 Coronavirus Stimulus Check Legislation

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING After President Donald Trump reluctantly signed the coronavirus relief legislation Sunday night, House Democrats still moved ahead Monday with passing new legislation to increase stimulus checks to $2,000 for most Americans, putting Republicans on the record as opposing the increase in direct payments. The House passed the stimulus check legislation 275-134, with 130 Republicans, two Democrats and …

Trump Begrudgingly Signs COVID-19 Relief Bill, Government Spending, Averting Shutdown
4 years ago

Trump Begrudgingly Signs COVID-19 Relief Bill, Government Spending, Averting Shutdown

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING After throwing the bill into doubt earlier this week, President Donald Trump caved Sunday night and signed the coronavirus relief and federal spending measure, averting a government shutdown and ensuring millions of unemployed Americans get some relief going into the new year. Trump said he wanted to increase direct stimulus payments from $600 to $2,000 ― as …

Trump Signs COVID-19 Relief Deal After His Criticism Threatened To Derail It
4 years ago

Trump Signs COVID-19 Relief Deal After His Criticism Threatened To Derail It

NPR  

Trump Signs COVID-19 Relief Deal After His Criticism Threatened To Derail It Enlarge this image toggle caption Al Drago/Getty Images Al Drago/Getty Images Updated at 9:30 p.m. ET President Trump on Sunday night signed a massive coronavirus relief and spending package, relenting on a measure he had called a "disgrace" days earlier. On Christmas Eve, House Democrats sought to follow …

Joe Biden warns of ‘devastating consequences’ in push for President Donald Trump to sign Covid-19 relief package
4 years ago

Joe Biden warns of ‘devastating consequences’ in push for President Donald Trump to sign Covid-19 relief package

CNN  

CNN — President-elect Joe Biden has called on President Donald Trump to sign the bipartisan Covid-19 relief bill, warning that any further delay has “devastating consequences” for Americans. Trump has not yet signed the joint $900 billion relief package and government spending bill that Congress passed this week, saying that the bill doesn’t provide enough money in direct payments and …

House Republicans block Democrats’ $2,000 stimulus check proposal, defying Trump in rare Christmas Eve session
4 years ago

House Republicans block Democrats’ $2,000 stimulus check proposal, defying Trump in rare Christmas Eve session

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 House Republicans went on the official record on Christmas Eve …

Donald Trump rejects Covid relief bill, calling it ’a disgrace’
4 years ago

Donald Trump rejects Covid relief bill, calling it ’a disgrace’

Live Mint  

President Donald Trump on Tuesday rejected a $900 billion bipartisan Covid stimulus package, calling it "a disgrace" and demanding that lawmakers more than triple relief payments to Americans. "I am asking Congress to amend this bill and increase the ridiculously low $600 to $2,000, or $4,000 for a couple," he said, referring to relief checks meant to go out to …

$900 billion COVID relief bill passed by Congress, sent to Trump
4 years ago

$900 billion COVID relief bill passed by Congress, sent to Trump

Live Mint  

Congress passed a $900 billion pandemic relief package that would finally deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals and resources to vaccinate a nation confronting a frightening surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths. “So much needed relief just in time for the holidays.” The $300 per week bonus jobless benefit was half the supplemental federal unemployment benefit provided under the …

US House passes $900 billion Covid relief package
4 years ago

US House passes $900 billion Covid relief package

Live Mint  

The House easily passed a USD 900 billion pandemic relief package Monday night that would finally deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals and resources to vaccinate a nation confronting a frightening surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths. Lawmakers tacked on a USD 1.4 trillion catchall spending bill and thousands of pages of other end-of-session business in a massive bundle …

President Trump throws Covid relief bill in doubt by asking Congress to amend it
4 years ago

President Trump throws Covid relief bill in doubt by asking Congress to amend it

CNN  

CNN — President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he is asking for changes to the coronavirus relief bill passed by Congress, leaving the future of the $900 billion stimulus in doubt. “I’m asking Congress to amend this bill and increase the ridiculously low $600 to $2000 or $4000 per couple,” Trump said in a video released on Twitter. It really …

Trump takes credit for Covid stimulus payments included in Congress relief bill
4 years ago

Trump takes credit for Covid stimulus payments included in Congress relief bill

The Independent  

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US Congress reaches deal on Covid-19 aid package
4 years ago

US Congress reaches deal on Covid-19 aid package

Live Mint  

U.S. congressional leaders reached agreement on Sunday on a $900 billion package to provide the first new aid in months to an economy and individuals battered by the surging coronavirus pandemic, with votes likely on Monday. Congress aims to include the coronavirus aid package in a $1.4 trillion spending bill funding government programs through September 2021. The House and the …

US lawmakers set to vote on $900 bn Covid relief package deal
4 years ago

US lawmakers set to vote on $900 bn Covid relief package deal

Live Mint  

US lawmakers agreed on pandemic spending powers for the Federal Reserve late Saturday, the Wall Street Journal reported, clearing the way for a vote on a roughly $900 billion Covid-19 relief package for millions of Americans. The deal would maintain the central bank's ability to set up emergency lending programs without congressional approval, the Journal said, but the Fed would …

Congress seals agreement on $900 billion COVID relief bill
4 years ago

Congress seals agreement on $900 billion COVID relief bill

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Top Capitol Hill negotiators sealed a deal Sunday on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package, finally delivering long-overdue help to businesses and individuals and providing money to deliver vaccines to a nation eager for them. The agreement, announced by congressional leaders, would establish a temporary $300 per week supplemental jobless benefit and a $600 direct stimulus payment …

Congressional Leaders Reach Deal On $900 Billion COVID-19 Relief Package
4 years ago

Congressional Leaders Reach Deal On $900 Billion COVID-19 Relief Package

NPR  

Congressional Leaders Reach Deal On $900 Billion COVID-19 Relief Package Enlarge this image toggle caption Ting Shen/Bloomberg via Getty Images Ting Shen/Bloomberg via Getty Images Updated at 11:52 p.m. "At long last, we have the bipartisan breakthrough the country has needed," Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said on the Senate floor Sunday evening. Sponsor Message Though both leaders blamed …

Close but not yet: Deal near on COVID-19 economic aid bill
4 years ago

Close but not yet: Deal near on COVID-19 economic aid bill

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Congressional negotiators closed in Wednesday on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package that would deliver additional help to businesses, $300 per week jobless checks, and $600 stimulus payments to most Americans. House lawmakers returned to Washington Wednesday in hopes of a vote soon on the broader package, which would combine the COVID-19 relief with a $1.4 trillion …

Democrats squeezed as COVID-19 relief talks continue
4 years ago

Democrats squeezed as COVID-19 relief talks continue

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Top Washington negotiators continued to reach for a long-delayed agreement on COVID-19 relief on Monday, but rank-and-file Democrats appeared increasingly resigned to having to drop, for now, a scaled-back demand for fiscal relief for states and local governments whose budgets have been thrown out of balance by the pandemic. “We cannot leave for the holidays without getting relief …

Congress stuck, McConnell resists state aid in COVID-19 deal
4 years ago

Congress stuck, McConnell resists state aid in COVID-19 deal

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — An emerging $900 billion COVID-19 aid package from a bipartisan group of lawmakers all but collapsed Thursday after Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Republican senators won’t support $160 billion in state and local funds as part of a potential trade-off in the deal. McConnell’s staff conveyed to top negotiators that the GOP leader sees no path to …

Congressional Leaders Remain At An Impasse On COVID-19 Relief
4 years, 1 month ago

Congressional Leaders Remain At An Impasse On COVID-19 Relief

NPR  

Congressional Leaders Remain At An Impasse On COVID-19 Relief Enlarge this image toggle caption Kevin Dietsch/AP Kevin Dietsch/AP Updated at 8 p.m. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., traded public barbs Tuesday with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., over how to overcome a months-long standoff over the two most significant partisan demands, funding …

Senator says Trump, McConnell likely to back COVID-19 relief
4 years, 1 month ago

Senator says Trump, McConnell likely to back COVID-19 relief

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A proposed COVID-19 relief bill is expected to get backing from President Donald Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell but it won’t include $1,200 in direct payments to most Americans, a Republican senator involved in the bipartisan talks says. “President Trump has indicated that he would sign a $908 billion package — there’s only one $908 billion …

Lawmakers look to short-term funding measure as spending talks continue
4 years, 1 month ago

Lawmakers look to short-term funding measure as spending talks continue

Live Mint  

Lawmakers expect to pass a one-week spending bill soon that would keep the government funded through Dec. 18 and buy more time for complex, year-end negotiations on a long-term funding measure and coronavirus relief. On Sunday, a House Democratic leadership aide said that lawmakers would likely vote this week on a one-week continuing resolution, or short-term spending bill. Senior lawmakers …

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 …

Coronavirus-stimulus efforts pick up speed
4 years, 1 month ago

Coronavirus-stimulus efforts pick up speed

Live Mint  

Democratic leaders signaled Wednesday they were prepared to reduce their demands for the next round of coronavirus relief, fueling hopes that an agreement could be reached with Republicans by year’s end to boost struggling businesses and households. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell didn’t comment on the Democratic leaders’ statement, but he said earlier in the day that they were showing …

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