09-12-2020 21:20 via article.wn.com

COVID-19 Relief Talks Hit Another Wall as Congress Runs Short on Time to Send Help

Congress is struggling to reach a consensus on another round of coronavirus relief as unemployment benefits and an eviction moratorium are set to expire.State and local government aid, liability protections for businesses, unemployment benefits, and direct payments continue to divide Republicans and Democrats.Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell criticized House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for rejecting the latest Trump administration offer, which did not incl
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