Democrats said they were close to an agreement with Republicans.
| | | | | | | | | A far-reaching coronavirus economic stimulus package failed to advance in the U.S. Senate on Monday as Democrats said it contained too little money for hospitals and not enough restrictions on a fund to help big businesses.
The 49-46 vote left the sweeping measure short of the 60 votes needed to advance, as the chamber remained deadlocked for a second day.
Tempers frayed as Republicans accused Democrats of obstruction during a national emergency.
“The country is burning and your side wants to play political games,” said Republican Senator John Thune, who angrily accused Democrats of “dilly-dallying around.”
Democrats said they were close to an agreement with Republicans and predicted a modified version would win passage soon.
“Take a deep breath. We’re gonna pass this bill,” Democratic Senator Dick Durbin said. |
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| | | | | | | | Former Vice President Joe Biden on Monday delivered remarks from his home in Delaware in an effort to reignite his presidential campaign during the coronavirus outbreak, and he blasted President Donald Trump for being slow to respond to the health crisis. |
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| | In preparation for an impending influx of coronavirus patients, a number of states are ordering health care facilities to cancel elective procedures, such as cosmetic surgery, to preserve vital resources. Some red states are now taking advantage of this moment to crack down on abortion. |
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| | Despite health experts urging against a rush back to normalcy, President Donald Trump and his allies have begun hinting they want to relax social distancing policies next week amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. |
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