WASHINGTON, April 19 — The top Democrat in the US Senate, Chuck Schumer, said today that he is close to reaching a deal with Republicans on a new coronavirus response bill. “We’ve made very good progress and I’m very hopeful we can come to an agreement tonight or early tomorrow morning,”...
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Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said there was progress in gaining consensus for the bill. — Reuters pic WASHINGTON, April 19 — The top Democrat in the US Senate, Chuck Schumer, said today that he is close to reaching a deal with Republicans on a new coronavirus response bill. “We’ve made very good progress and I’m very hopeful we can come to an agreement tonight or early tomorrow morning,” Schumer said in an interview with CNN.
Minutes earlier, US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin gave a similar assessment on the progress of the bill, which would significantly expand the Small Business Administration’s loan program for small businesses. — Reuters
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