US Coronavirus Aid

• U.S. House approves $2,000 coronavirus aid cheques demanded by Trump

  Democrats previously settled for smaller $600 payments in a compromise with Republicans over the big year-end relief bill Trump reluctantly signed into law.

  Politics

  Dec 28, 2020
  
• Republican coronavirus aid bill includes $8 billion in new U.S. military spending

  The Republican measure includes billions for F-35 fighters, Apache helicopters and infantry carriers sought by Washington’s powerful defense lobby.

  Politics

  Jul 29, 2020
  
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• Next round of U.S. coronavirus aid could cost well over $1 trillion as talks stall

  With the pandemic showing no signs of easing, officials acknowledge the daunting challenge of trying to contain the coronavirus and prevent further economic distress.

  World

  Jul 21, 2020
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• McConnell eyes $1 trillion in coronavirus aid as evictions, benefits cuts loom

  With Congress bracing for the next coronavirus aid package, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is outlining Republican priorities as earlier programs designed to ease Americans through the pandemic and economic fallout begin to expire.

  Health

  Jul 7, 2020