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$900B COVID Relief Bill Passed by Congress
The bill combines coronavirus-fighting funds with financial relief for individuals and businesses.
December 22, 2020
U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is seen at the U.S. Capitol at night after negotiators sealed a deal for COVID relief Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Washington.
Economics
Congress Seals Agreement on $900B COVID Relief Bill
The relief package would establish a temporary $300 per week supplemental jobless benefit and a $600 direct stimulus payment to most Americans.
December 21, 2020
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, speaks during a news conference following a weekly meeting with the Senate Republican caucus, Tuesday, Dec. 8. 2020 at the Capitol in Washington.
Economics
Congress Stuck, McConnell Resists State Aid in COVID-19 Deal
The hardened stance from McConnell creates a new stalemate over the $900-billion-plus package.
December 11, 2020
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky talks during a news conference.
Labor
New White House Offer Adds $600 Checks to COVID-19 Relief
But the proposal would eliminate a partial restoration of jobless benefits.
December 9, 2020
President-elect Joe Biden arrives at The Queen theater.
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Biden, Top Democrats Swing Behind Bipartisan Virus Aid Bill
The bill would establish a $300 per week jobless benefit and re-establishing PPP, among other various forms of aid.
December 3, 2020
In this May 22, 2020, file photo the Dome of the U.S. Capitol Building is visible through heavy fog in Washington. New virus relief will have to wait until after the November election. Congress is past the point at which it can deliver more coronavirus aid soon, with differences between House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Republicans and President Donald Trump proving insurmountable.
Economics
Deadline Looms, but COVID Relief Deal May Be Far Off
Without an agreement at least in principle by Tuesday, Speaker Pelosi says it'll be too late to enact anything by Election Day.
October 20, 2020
Senate Majority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell of Ky. walks towards the Senate floor on Capitol Hill on Oct. 1 in Washington.
Economics
McConnell: COVID-19 Bill Unlikely Before Election Day
The Senate Majority Leader said he doesn't see a deal coming together soon out of a "murky" situation.
October 9, 2020
A family takes group portrait outside of the White House in Washington.
Economics
COVID-19 Relief Pushes U.S. Budget Deficit to a Record $3.1T
The CBO says the deficit equaled 15% of the U.S. economy, the largest since the final year of World War II.
October 9, 2020
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Laws & Regulations
In About-Face, Trump Seeks to Salvage Parts of Virus Aid
He now appears to be pressing for $1,200 stimulus checks and new aid for airlines and other businesses hit hard by the pandemic.
October 8, 2020
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, May 28, 2020.
Economics
House Approves Changes to Virus Aid Subsidy Program
The new measure extends the program through the end of the year and gives business owners 24 weeks to spend federal aid.
May 29, 2020
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speaks during a news conference.
Laws & Regulations
Congress Shifts to Overhauling Small Business Aid
Formal talks on the next phase of the federal coronavirus response are absent from the agenda.
May 27, 2020
President Donald Trump speaks about the coronavirus in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House on Thursday in Washington.
Economics
Trump Signs $484B Virus Aid Bill
Easy passage of this installment belies a bumpier path for future legislation to address the crisis.
April 24, 2020
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell speaks with reporters after the Senate approved a nearly $500 billion coronavirus aid bill Tuesday on Capitol Hill in Washington.
Economics
Congress Set to Pass $483B Virus Aid
The bipartisan bill is Washington's fourth in response to the crisis, and is not expected to be the last.
April 22, 2020
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Deal on $500B Virus Aid Package Near
'We have a deal and I think we'll pass it today,' Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said Tuesday morning.
April 21, 2020
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., center, speaks with reporters outside the Senate chamber on Capitol Hill.
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Small Business Rescue Program Hits Limit
The program reached its $349 billion lending cap and is no longer accepting applications.
April 17, 2020