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Sen. Shelley Moore Capito: Congress providing 'wartime funding' to defeat COVID-19

March 25, 2020

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito: Congress providing 'wartime funding' to defeat COVID-19

The stimulus package Congress is providing to the American people is considered "wartime funding" in the battle against the deadly coronavirus (COVID-19), West Virginia Republican Sen. Shelley Moore-Capito explained Wednesday.

Mark Cuban: Nation will face 'social unrest' if money doesn't go out quickly to struggling Americans

March 24, 2020

Mark Cuban: Nation will face 'social unrest' if money doesn't go out quickly to struggling Americans

The nation will face "social unrest" if money doesn't go out to Americans struggling under the threat of the coronavirus pandemic, Dallas Mavericks owner and billionaire Mark Cuban said Tuesday.

John Cornyn: 'Shameful' for Dems to use coronavirus relief bill for political 'leverage'

March 24, 2020

John Cornyn: 'Shameful' for Dems to use coronavirus relief bill for political 'leverage'

It is "shameful" for House Democrats to use leverage on a proposed coronavirus (COVID-19) stimulus bill, Texas Sen. John Cornyn stated Tuesday.

Deroy Murdock: Congress must fight coronavirus economic threat with backstops, not bailouts

March 24, 2020

Deroy Murdock: Congress must fight coronavirus economic threat with backstops, not bailouts

The coronavirus pandemic is not a re-run of 2008, when Washington rescued companies and people who deliberately did stupid, reckless things.

Grassley blasts Democrats over relief impasse: 'They just don't recognize what a serious situation it is'

March 23, 2020

Grassley blasts Democrats over relief impasse: 'They just don't recognize what a serious situation it is'

Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, has slammed Democrats who are blocking debate on the so-called "Phase Three" coronavirus relief bill.

Republicans say Dems blocking coronavirus relief over ‘ideological wish list’

March 23, 2020

Republicans say Dems blocking coronavirus relief over ‘ideological wish list’

Republicans are accusing Democrats of using the coronavirus pandemic as an opportunity to push unrelated political agendas, as the two sides failed to reach an agreement Sunday night to advance legislation that would provide relief to American businesses and families struggling as a result of the outbreak.

Collins blasts Democrats for blocking coronavirus stimulus plan, says they’re ‘playing with fire’

March 23, 2020

Collins blasts Democrats for blocking coronavirus stimulus plan, says they’re ‘playing with fire’

Senate Democrats late Sunday blocked a GOP-backed $1.3 trillion coronavirus rescue package as five Republicans watched helplessly from self-quarantine, prompting U.S. stock futures to dive and sowing fresh doubt the parties can forge an agreement as the nation descends into economic disaster.

Senate fails to move forward with coronavirus 'Phase 3' bill amid Dems' opposition

March 22, 2020

Senate fails to move forward with coronavirus 'Phase 3' bill amid Dems' opposition

The GOP-controlled Senate on Sunday failed to move forward with considering the $1.4 trillion "Phase Three" stimulus package intended to help businesses and families devastated by the downturn over the coronavirus outbreak, as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., blasted Democrats opposed to the plan.

Pelosi, returning from recess, announces House Dems will have their own coronavirus response bill

March 22, 2020

Pelosi, returning from recess, announces House Dems will have their own coronavirus response bill

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi returned from the House's weeklong recess Sunday to announce that Democrats would be "introducing our own bill" to address the ongoing economic collapse amid the coronavirus -- frustrating Senate Republicans who have worked through their planned recess this week to craft emergency legislation.

Coronavirus rescue deal topping $1T 'very close,' McConnell says

March 22, 2020

Coronavirus rescue deal topping $1T 'very close,' McConnell says

Top-level negotiations between Congress and the White House are pushing toward resolution on a ballooning $1 trillion-plus economic rescue package, as President Donald Trump urged a deal to steady a nation shuttered by the coronavirus pandemic.