The Senate has passed emergency funding to address the coronavirus pandemic, sending the bill to President Trump.
marking the first Congressional measure to address the coronavirus. It boosted funding for testing of the virus and lower costs for related medical treatments.
A senior Republican congressman who spoke to NPR on condition of anonymity said the White House plan was"a measured response." The lawmaker conceded that"the most difficult piece" will be how to structure direct payments to Americans but said he was confident payments would happen.The GOP lawmaker said in order to get a bill through quick, it would have to be a deal cut by all four top leaders in Congress and the White House.
"For the Republicans to first stick together and put together their plan, then work it out with the White House, and then come to us and then after that go to the House, will just slow things down," Schumer said earlier on Tuesday.McConnell and other Senate Republicans maintain the chamber won't leave on an extended recess until the third relief plan is approved. McConnell directed several task forces among his Republican members to tackle the new proposal.
Meanwhile two Republicans — Florida Sen. Marco Rubio and Maine Sen. Susan Collins — are unveiling new plans to assist small businesses.
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