Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Coronavirus relief talks bleed past deadline amid lingering doubts

Coronavirus relief talks bleed past deadline amid lingering doubts-rollcall: Top negotiators didn't reach a bipartisan deal on COVID-19 aid by a self-imposed deadline Tuesday, as doubts grew that any new relief bill could become law before the November 3 elections.  Both sides pledged to continue their talks Wednesday, and Speaker Nancy Pelosi said some progress was made in a call Tuesday with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.