Pelosi & Mnuchin Discuss Elusive Covid-19 Aid Deal
Reuters
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On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a $2.2 trillion Democratic plan to provide more economic relief from the coronavirus pandemic. While left-leaning articles highlight that many moderate Democrats opposed the House Democrats’ bill, right-leaning articles highlight that Mnuchin said Republicans and Democrats have agreed to include another round of direct payments to American households in a relief package.
A left-leaning article by The New York Times highlights that the House Democrats’ plan passed on a 214-207 vote, with many moderate Democrats arguing that with negotiations still taking place with the Trump administration, the chamber should vote on a bipartisan deal. The vote shined a light on the continued failure of Congress and the White House to come together on a new package.
Reuters published a centrist article reporting that objections from top Republicans mean that the House Democrats’ plan is unlikely to pass in the Senate. Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin have talked every day this week, hopping on a 50-minute phone call this Thursday in an effort to negotiate a bipartisan aid package.
A right-leaning article by Fox News highlights that Mnuchin said Republicans and Democrats have agreed to include another round of direct payments to American households in their potential coronavirus relief package. The first round of payments are valued at $1,200 per adult with adjusted gross incomes of up to $75,000.
From the left
House Democrats pushed through an aid package with little chance of becoming law.
The New York Times
From the center
U.S. House passes Democratic COVID-19 aid plan after bipartisan deal proves elusive
Reuters
From the right
Second round of stimulus checks would be included in coronavirus relief bill: Mnuchin
Fox News