Tag: Mitch McConnell
Infrastructure often embraced by both parties, to no avail
When it comes to trying to upgrade the country's road, rail, water and broadband systems, Washington frequently veers off the tracks.
Early divisions as Congress weighs next help for economy
The major question facing lawmakers will be what the next bill should look like, not whether to have one.
Senate passes coronavirus rescue package on unanimous vote
The unanimous vote came despite misgivings on both sides.
Donald Trump implores Congress to move on virus rescue package
The measure is the largest economic relief bill in U.S. history.
Donald Trump, Congress agree on $2 trillion virus rescue bill
One of the last issues to close concerned $500 billion for guaranteed, subsidized loans to larger industries.
Coronavirus suddenly upends campaign themes for both parties
Donald Trump has seized public attention with almost daily briefings about the government's response to the pandemic.
Negotiators close on a nearly $2 trillion virus aid package
While the two sides have resolved many issues in the sweeping package, some remain.
Congressional rescue talks churn as crisis deepens
Washington labored under the size and scope of the rescue package that’s more ambitious than any in recent times.
Donald Trump’s team, senators to negotiate $1T economic rescue deal
The effort builds on Trump's request for Congress to “go big.”
Donald Trump’s economic aid could approach $1T, senators say
The Trump administration is asking congress to appropriate funds directly to Americans in an effort to shore up households and the economy.
