Congressional Leaders to Meet on Coronavirus Relief as Deadline Looms
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On Tuesday afternoon, congressional leaders are meeting to try to finalize a government funding bill and work out an agreement on coronavirus relief. While left-leaning articles highlight that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told reporters he’s optimistic about reaching an understanding soon, right-leaning articles highlight that Senator Bernie Sanders called on Democratic leaders to reject a $748 billion bipartisan coronavirus relief proposal.
A left-leaning article by Bloomberg highlights that McConnell told reporters he’s “optimistic that we’re gonna be able to complete an understanding sometime soon.” McConnell said he will keep the Senate in Washington and prevent holiday recess until lawmakers agree to the coronavirus-related aid.
The Hill published a centrist article reporting that as of Monday night, there were two sticking points for a funding deal: including an agreement on surprise medical billing and wage requirements on public works deals and more money for states and local aid and protections against coronavirus-related lawsuits. The congressional leaders meeting are Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy.
A right-leaning article by Fox News highlights that Senator Bernie Sanders called on Democratic leaders to reject a $748 billion bipartisan coronavirus relief proposal, as it leaves out stimulus checks for millions of Americans. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer have not weighed in publicly on the proposal yet.
From the center
Congressional leaders to meet on government funding, coronavirus relief as deadline looms
The Hill
From the right
Sanders urges Dems to reject bipartisan coronavirus relief bill: 'Totally inadequate'
Fox News