WASHINGTON, D.C. (NBC News) – Republican Congressional leaders and the White House have reached a tentative deal on a $1 trillion coronavirus relief package.
The deal reportedly includes another round of direct payments to Americans, plus $16 billion in new money for coronavirus testing, something President Trump opposed.
“I personally think it’s overrated, but I’m willing to keep doing it,” Trump said.
There’s also $70 billion to reopen schools. Health experts are still unsure if that’s safe.
It’s still unclear if the $600 per week unemployment bonus set to expire next week will be extended.
Democrats have yet to weigh in on the plan. They’d already proposed a $3 trillion package that was ignored by the Senate, and blame Republicans for needlessly delaying aid to Americans in need.
Read more: https://nbcnews.to/2CIA7lD
© 2024 KOBI-TV NBC5. All rights reserved unless otherwise stated.