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Republicans have rolled out a COVID-19 relief bill. Here's what it includes.

by Sabri Ben-Achour , Nancy Marshall-Genzer and Alex Schroeder
Jul 28, 2020
One major difference from the Democrats' bill is a sharp decrease in the amount of money for pandemic unemployment assistance.
Despite having a bill, Senate Republicans themselves remain divided on issues of spending and policy.
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What Senate Republicans are proposing for the COVID-19 relief bill

by Sabri Ben-Achour , Nancy Marshall-Genzer and Alex Schroeder
Jul 23, 2020
They're divided on whether and how to extend emergency pandemic unemployment benefits.
The unemployment extension for the GOP bill will be based on approximately 70% wage replacement, according to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.
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Where does Congress stand on another COVID-19 relief package?

by Sabri Ben-Achour , Nancy Marshall-Genzer and Alex Schroeder
Jul 20, 2020
The House has passed a $3 trillion relief bill. Senate Republicans are expected to roll out their own package this week.
Senate Republicans are expected to roll out another coronavirus relief package proposal this week.
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China hits back with sanctions against U.S. lawmakers

by David Brancaccio , Nova Safo and Alex Schroeder
Jul 13, 2020
China is responding to U.S. sanctions last week on Chinese officials over the treatment of Uighur Muslims in northwestern China.
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is among the U.S. politicians China has imposed sanctions on.
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After Supreme Court ruling on LGBTQ rights, activists continue push for legislation on discrimination

by David Brancaccio and Alex Schroeder
Jun 16, 2020
It is still not against the law to discriminate because of sex in places open to the public like stores or restaurants.
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Congress passes legislation to extend PPP loan deadlines

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Jun 4, 2020
One change: Businesses will have more time to spend their loans and still qualify for forgiveness.
The legislation defers payroll taxes for businesses getting the loans, and it gives them more time to repay any part of a loan that isn’t forgiven.
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Breaking down the new COVID-19 relief bill

by David Brancaccio , Nancy Marshall-Genzer and Alex Schroeder
Apr 22, 2020
The nearly half-a-trillion dollar bill would replenish the program to help small businesses.
$310 billion goes toward loans for small businesses, the Paycheck Protection Program.
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Checks to U.S. households could provide stimulus after COVID-19 downturn

by Mitchell Hartman
Mar 18, 2020
Government leaders contemplate the idea as part of a multi-billion dollar plan to stimulate the economy.
Democrats have called an aspect of the GOP bill a “slush fund” that would give Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin (center) the ability to help industries without transparency.
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U.S. awaits deal on next round of COVID-19 response

by Kimberly Adams
Mar 13, 2020
The next step in relief efforts is set to include a variety of provisions making it easier for people to stay home when they are sick.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has introduced a bill to respond to the spread of the coronavirus.
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Congress is funding gun violence research again for the first time in 20 years

by Lisa Hagen
Jan 22, 2020
Researchers at the Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health will split $25 million dollars.
Brandon Wexler demonstrates for a customer at a store in Delray Beach, Florida, in 2016.
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