Congress discussing possible fourth COVID-19 relief package
Members of Congress are discussing a possible fourth coronavirus relief bill. Talks about the potential legislation have been circulating over the course of the past week.
Mitch McConnell
McConnell: Pelosi wants to ‘jam’ Senate with fourth COVID-19 relief bill
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has urged House Speaker Nancy Pelosi not to propose another coronavirus relief bill.
Sen. McConnell: Democrat impeachment push diverted attention of government from COVID-19 threat
According to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, the Democrat-led impeachment push “diverted the attention of the government” from the risk of coronavirus.
President Trump signs historic CARES Act
President Trump signed the $2 trillion economic stimulus package on Friday after it cleared both the House and Senate this week. He also directed General Motors to speed up ventilator production under the Defense Production Act.
Senate leaders reach deal on $2T coronavirus relief package meant to bolster the economy
The White House and leaders of the Senate have struck a deal on a third major coronavirus stimulus initiative. On Wednesday morning, the Senate agreed on a $2 trillion package meant to bolster the economy during the ongoing pandemic.
Relationship between Sens. McConnell, Schumer could be major hurdle for next coronavirus relief measure
A sour relationship between the Republican and Democrat heads of the Senate is threatening to tank the third virus stimulus bill. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell highlighted some of the hallmarks of the Republican-led proposal during a speech on the Senate floor Thursday.