“(House Speaker Nancy Pelosi) and I spent a lot of time together on the phone. And I very much hope that next week, we will work for significant relief,” Hoyer told CNN’s Abby Philip on “Inside Politics.”
Democrats added, “We’re not going to get what we want. We think state and local (aid) are important. And if we can get that we want it. But we want to get the help of those who are.” We are. Really, really struggling and in serious danger. “
But despite optimism, relief talks are moving at a slow pace and Hill leaders are still far away, sources from both parties told CNN on Sunday morning, and Democrats have not abandoned their demands for state and local aid, which Republicans have resisted.
The way forward on the excitement is as vague as it has ever been, although congressional aides hoped something would be missed over the weekend. Pelosi has insisted that the House can extend its session to Christmas weekend if necessary.
Later on Sunday, two senators said a stimulus bill would be unveiled on Monday.
“We’re going to introduce a bill tomorrow night,” said Republican Sen. Louisiana. Bill Cassidy called CNN’s Jack Tapper “State of the Union.” “Leadership can discard it, I can’t rule it out.”
“There will be a deal,” he added.
Democratic Sen. Man Manchin of West Virginia told Fox News that the bipartisan group would introduce “a full bill tomorrow before the end of the day.”
Manchin added that despite concerns Friday that the group is struggling to finalize an agreement, the talks have not “separated”. He said the group is in talks over the weekend, and his second call will come on Sunday.
And Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer told a news conference Sunday that “the good news about the negotiations is that the eight gangs are working hard and they hope to get something from tomorrow morning. It’s not everything we want, but it is.” There is a good structure and I hope everyone around the gang of eight can come together. “
Despite bipartisan senators promising to release the bill text Monday on their 8 8,908 billion proposal on Sunday morning, they have no deal, and are still struggling to find a deal on liability protection for businesses and others, sources said. Said.
Six senators are calling Sunday afternoon to try to find an explanation on the issue after weeks of struggle.
Ultimately, Congress leaders will have to decide on Friday what provisions will be included in the મની 1.4 trillion omnibus spending bill to fund the government. Congress leaders are in disagreement, however, on which provisions should be added.
This story has been updated with additional reporting.
CNN’s Manu Raju, Sarah Jorgensen, Ben Gelden, Nicky Robertson and Lure Ren Fox will contribute to the report.
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