Economy Apr 24 Trump signs $484 billion measure to aid employers, hospitals The bill is the latest effort by the federal government to help keep afloat businesses that have had to close or dramatically alter their operations as states work to slow the spread of the virus.
Politics Apr 24 Coronavirus relief pushing U.S. deficits to staggering heights A recession caused by the coronavirus pandemic and a burst of government spending will nearly quadruple the government’s budget deficit, the Congressional Budget Office said Friday.
Politics Apr 23 WATCH: Congress delivers nearly $500 billion more in virus aid Congress has delivered a nearly $500 billion infusion of coronavirus spending, almost unanimously rushing new relief to employers and hospitals buckling under the strain of a pandemic that has claimed almost 50,000 American lives and one in six U.S. jobs.
Politics Apr 21 WATCH: Senate approves $483 billion virus aid deal The coronavirus aid package flew through the Senate on Tuesday after Congress and the White House reached a deal to replenish a small-business payroll fund and provided new money for hospitals and testing.
Economy Apr 20 Talks drag on $450 billion virus aid for small businesses, hospitals The Trump administration and Congress are struggling to seal an agreement on more than $450 billion to help small businesses hurt by the coronavirus, but the Trump administration and key lawmakers insisted a final pact is within reach.
Politics Apr 15 Mnuchin, Schumer rev up talks as small business aid runs dry A key coronavirus rescue fund nearly exhausted, negotiations are accelerating in Washington over President Donald Trump’s $250 billion emergency request to help smaller employers across the country keep workers on their payroll.
Politics Apr 03 In pivot, Pelosi says next round of aid should build on past bipartisan relief bills The California Democrat had earlier pressed goals such as a large public works measure and restoring a deduction for state and local tax payments.
Politics Mar 27 Trump signs $2.2 trillion stimulus after swift congressional votes Acting with unity and resolve unseen since the 9/11 attacks, Washington moved urgently to stem an economic free fall caused by widespread restrictions meant to slow the spread of the virus that have shuttered schools, closed businesses and brought American…
Politics Mar 27 House plan on $2.2 trillion virus relief bill hits last-minute snag House leaders' plan for swift action on a $2.2 trillion package to ease the coronavirus pandemic's devastating toll on the U.S. economy and health care system has run into complications. A maverick conservative lawmaker has threatened to delay passage until…
Health Mar 26 WATCH: House approves $2.2 trillion virus rescue bill The House approved the sweeping measure by a voice vote, as strong majorities of both parties lined up behind the most colossal economic relief bill in the nation's history.