Claudia Grisales
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Health
Senate To Return Under New Guidelines To Avoid Gatherings, Wear Masks When Possible
The Senate will return Monday despite concerns of public health risks. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has issued new guidelines for how members can gather.
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Politics
Congress Passes Latest Economic Relief Package to Confront Coronavirus
It is the fourth measure approved by Congress in less than two months to combat the pandemic. This one, totaling $484 billion, will supply fresh funding to a new small business lending program.
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Health
House Democrats Slam Brakes On Plan To Allow Remote Voting, Hearings During Pandemic
House Democrats had sought to permit voting by proxy during the coronavirus pandemic and allow remote committee meetings. Republican opposition forced the speaker to hold off.
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Politics
House Plans To Vote This Week On Senate's New Relief Measure
The Senate approved a bill to add roughly $484 billion in new funds to bolster the already record-breaking coronavirus response legislation. Senators passed the measure by unanimous consent Tuesday.
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Politics
Mnuchin 'Hopeful' On Imminent Deal For New Coronavirus Relief Funding
The deal would include $300 billion to replenish a tapped-out small business loan program, and additional funding for hospitals and testing.
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Politics
Trapped By The Coronavirus Pandemic, Congress Tries New Ways Of Legislating From Home
Congress left for an extended recess as a result of the coronavirus outbreak and may not return for several weeks. Lawmakers say their days have turned into a blur of conference calls and video chats.
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Health
House Looks At 4th Coronavirus Aid Package; Pelosi Says She Won't Get Test
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said it could be several weeks before any bipartisan legislation. She also said she would not be tested herself, despite an apparent new case among her members.
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Politics
House Sends $2 Trillion Coronavirus Rescue Package To President
President Trump is expected to sign the CARES Act, the third aid package from Congress during the growing coronavirus pandemic.
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Health
Senate Reaches Historic Deal On $2T Coronavirus Economic Rescue Package
Congressional leaders announced an agreement to fund cash payments to Americans, bailouts for key industries and aid to the healthcare industry.
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Politics
After Days Of Negotiations, Deal Reached On Emergency Aid Measure
The Senate and White House worked through an agreement on a $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package early Wednesday morning. The agreement means Congress could be close to passing a deal.