Capitol Report: Senate prepares to vote on coronavirus-aid bill after snag over unemployment benefits
The Senate appeared back on track to vote on a sweeping package designed to cushion the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on Americans, after hitting a snag late Wednesday......»»
Capitol Report: Senate approves $2 trillion coronavirus-aid bill, sending measure to House for vote
The Senate late Wednesday approved a sweeping package designed to cushion the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on Americans, sending the measure to the House of Representatives for a planned vote on Friday......»»
Capitol Report: Biden to rally Senate Democrats as $1.9 trillion relief bill moves forward
President Joe Biden will meet with Senate Democrats on Tuesday, as his $1.9 trillion coronavirus aid package begins moving through the chamber and lawmakers eye a mid-March deadline for passage......»»
Capitol Report: Next coronavirus aid package expected to become reality ‘in June at the earliest,’ as House prepares to pass its bill on Friday
As the Democratic-run House prepares to approve its $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill on Friday, analysts are saying it’s likely that President Donald Trump will end up signing a new aid package into law next month after negotiations......»»
Capitol Report: House Democrats roll out $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill, eyeing a vote by the end of this week
House Democrats unveiled their opening bid Tuesday in the next debate on Capitol Hill over how to fight the coronavirus and revive the economy, a sweeping bill set to be voted at the end of the week......»»
Capitol Report: House Democrats roll out $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill, eye vote by end of week
House Democrats unveiled their opening bid Tuesday in the next debate on Capitol Hill over how to fight the coronavirus and revive the economy, a sweeping bill set to be voted at the end of the week......»»
Capitol Report: House Democrats set to roll out ‘big’ coronavirus relief bill — vote possible by end of week
A top House Democrat said Tuesday he expects lawmakers to return to Washington Friday to vote on another sweeping coronavirus relief bill......»»
Capitol Report: Schumer says deal reached on more coronavirus aid for small businesses, hopes for Senate vote today
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Capitol Report: Trump says he hopes to have Senate vote Tuesday on more coronavirus aid for small businesses
President Donald Trump said Monday night he’s hopeful for a Senate vote Tuesday on a deal that would replenish a loan program for small businesses devastated by the coronavirus, as he cited “tremendous progress†in negotiations......»»
Market Snapshot: Stocks higher despite dire jobs report after Senate approves historic $2 trillion coronavirus relief bill
U.S. stocks jumped Thursday morning, despite a report from the Labor Department that showed unemployment claims soared to 3.28 million last week, as the coronavirus pandemic shut down businesses across the nation......»»
Capitol Report: Pelosi predicts House will pass $2 trillion coronavirus bill with ‘strong bipartisan vote’
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday predicted speedy passage for a $2 trillion package aimed at cushioning the effects of the coronavirus on Americans, as she planned a vote for Friday......»»
What the new $2.2 trillion stimulus bill means for unemployment benefits
Andrew Kelly/Reuters The Senate passed a $2.2 trillion stimulus bill Wednesday evening to bolster the US economy during the coronavirus pandemic. The bill now needs to pass in the House of Represen.....»»
Capitol Report: McConnell predicts passage today of coronavirus aid bill in Senate
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday was moving to approve a sweeping package designed to cushion the blow of the coronavirus on Americans, as the pandemic gut-punches the economy and newly detected cases increase......»»
Capitol Report: McConnell, Pelosi say deal on coronavirus stimulus is close
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday were optimistic about the prospects a compromise trillion-dollar coronavirus economic stimulus bill would be agreed to later in the day......»»
Capitol Report: Senate passes House’s coronavirus relief bill, turns its focus to broader stimulus
The Senate on Wednesday works to approve a House-passed coronavirus bill that targets paid leave and testing, as lawmakers and the Trump administration already look ahead to other, broader stimulus efforts......»»
Capitol Report: Senate aims to pass House’s coronavirus relief bill on Wednesday and turn its focus to broader stimulus
The Senate on Wednesday works to approve a House-passed coronavirus bill that targets paid leave and testing, as lawmakers and the Trump administration already look ahead to other, broader stimulus efforts......»»
Capitol Report: Senate seen passing coronavirus bill around midweek, as Washington also works on more aid
The Republican-led Senate appears on track to pass a bipartisan coronavirus bill around the middle of the week. Lawmakers also are working on other measures to aid Americans, small businesses and other sectors of the economy......»»
Capitol Report: Senate seen passing coronavirus bill around midweek, as lawmakers also work on more aid
The Republican-led Senate appears on track to pass a bipartisan coronavirus bill around the middle of the week. Lawmakers also are working on other measures to aid Americans, small businesses and other sectors of the economy......»»
Capitol Report: Congress tries to find agreement on coronavirus aid
U.S. lawmakers on Thursday are working to find agreement on coronavirus legislation, after President Donald Trump and the top Republicans in the House and Senate criticize a wide-ranging bill from House Democrats......»»
Capitol Report: Senate aims to pass bill on China and chips by month’s end
The Democrati.....»»
McConnell said Senate GOP "undecided" on commission to investigate Jan. 6 Capitol siege. 8 Senate Republicans voted against certifying the election after the attack.
The House is set to vote on a bill to establish a commission to probe the Jan. 6 riots - the same day lawmakers voted to certify the 2020 election. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky speaks after a GOP policy lunche.....»»