$600 enhanced unemployment benefits expire Friday
Enhanced unemployment benefits are set to expire on Friday, yet Congress continues to debate what will be included in the upcoming coronavirus relief bill.
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Republicans look at alternative coronavirus relief options after negotiations stall
The GOP is reportedly looking at a “Plan B” amid stalled talks over the next coronavirus relief package. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) confirmed the move on Wednesday and noted there’s no consensus on what an alternative would look like just yet.
Senate Democrats call for eviction moratorium extension
Congressional Democrats are attempting to extend the federal moratorium on evictions. On Wednesday, Senators Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) claimed millions would lose their homes if Republicans did not grant the extension.