Politics Apr 04 Democratic, GOP senators reach $10 billion COVID agreement, removes international aid By Alan Fram, Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press
Politics Mar 31 Lawmakers near deal on trimmed $10 billion COVID bill The price tag was a reduction from an earlier $15.6 billion compromise that fell apart weeks ago after House Democrats rejected cuts in pandemic aid to states to help pay for it. By Alan Fram, Associated Press
Economy Dec 08 WATCH: House Democratic Caucus holds news briefing Already, Capitol Hill leaders are moving a key government shutdown deadline to the end of next week, but progress is slow and key decisions are yet to be made. By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press
Politics Dec 04 In face of ‘grim’ jobs report, Biden backs more COVID-19 relief Surging cases of the virus have led states and municipalities to roll back their re-opening plans. And more restrictions may be on the way as colder temperatures and holiday travel lead to new records for confirmed cases and deaths. By Zeke Miller, Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press
Politics Dec 03 WATCH: McCarthy expresses optimism over virus relief bill House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is sounding a more optimistic tone about the chances for an end of the year COVID-19 relief package, telling reporters "there has been some movement this week."… By Associated Press
Dec 03 As some pandemic aid is expected to end, what’s next for hurting Americans By Sarah Skidmore Sell, Associated Press Expanded unemployment benefits, federal eviction protections and a pause in student loan payments all cease at the end of this year. Meanwhile, the pandemic shows no signs of abating. Continue reading
Dec 02 Biden, top Democrats swing behind bipartisan pandemic aid bill By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press President-elect Joe Biden has swung behind a bipartisan COVID-19 relief effort. That comes as his top Capitol Hill allies cut their demands for a $2 trillion-plus measure by more than half. Continue reading
Nov 20 WATCH: Pelosi says she hopes McConnell’s ‘pause’ on virus aid ends By Associated Press Pelosi noted that Congress has yet to pass any further coronavirus relief aid and placed blame for the inaction on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. Continue reading
Nov 17 WATCH: Senate Minority Leader Schumer holds news conference By Geoff Mulvihill, Rachel La Corte, Associated Press Congressional Democrats and Republicans generally say a new stimulus bill is needed, but they disagree on the scope of it. Continue reading
Nov 09 Virus relief package uncertain in post-election Congress By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press President-elect Joe Biden is making clear that he wants new coronavirus legislation to pass before he takes office. But Republicans controlling the Senate are poised to assert more influence and have rejected demands for a more than $2 trillion package. Continue reading