Deal Struck on Interim Stimulus Plan With Senate Poised to Act

April 21, 2020, 8:06 PM UTC

The White House and congressional leaders struck a deal for a new $484 billion pandemic relief plan with funds for a tapped-out small business aid program and aid for coronavirus testing and overwhelmed hospitals.

The Senate convened for a pro forma session at 4 p.m. Tuesday and was expected to approve the agreement by unanimous consent after up to an hour of debate. If that happens, a House vote as soon as Thursday is expected.

The deal was signed off by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy. President ...

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