Deal Nears On COVID-19 Relief After Senators Clear Major Hurdle
Updated at 1:55 p.m. ET
Congressional lawmakers say they've cleared a major obstacle in their path to passing a $900 billion COVID-19 relief package, with votes expected as soon as Sunday.
The latest standoff holding up the measure, which both parties say is crucial for the American people, centered on a Republican-backed provision led by Sen. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania that would require the Federal Reserve to seek congressional approval for certain lending authorities.
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