Leader of the Senate majority Mitch McConnellAddison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnell Pelosi snuggles up to presidents on surprise billing, but elusive McConnell deal opens door to smaller coronavirus relief deal Republican Party seeks ‘Plan B’ as coronavirus talks hit the MORE wall (R-Ky.) Wednesday seemed to open the door to a …
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An upcoming Republican Senate coronavirus proposal will reflect a March stimulus bill that included a one-time $ 1,200 stimulus check for some Americans, according to a senior negotiator. treasury secretary Steven MnuchinSteven Terner Mnuchin Republicans will begin unveiling the coronavirus package Thursday. The Republican Party may face tax reduction options …
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The White House and top Republicans in the Senate are pouring cold water at the prospect of an extension of unemployment in the short term. Republican senators were discussing a short-term extension to provide a patch between the expiration of a $ 600-a-week increase and the upcoming congressional aid bill. …
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Mitch McConnell has merged Senate Republicans around a second stimulus check, but it has not been … [+] Able to bridge the gap with the White House over a possible payroll tax cut. AFP via Getty Images Republican and White House leaders are struggling to reach an internal consensus on …
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