Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • NPR

    After Delays, Republicans Rolled Out A New Pandemic Relief Bill. Democrats Balked

    After days of delays, congressional Republicans unveiled their $1 trillion proposal for a fifth wave of pandemic relief. Democrats are not on board — signaling tough negotiations ahead.
    by Claudia Grisales Jul 27, 2020 4 minutes

    Updated at 9:10 p.m. ET

    After days of delays, congressional Republicans rolled out their proposal for a fifth wave of pandemic relief aid on Monday, setting the stage for a showdown with Democrats, who say the two sides remain far apart.

    The plan, which was introduced by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., focuses on new funding for schools and a new round of payments to Americans and allows for some additional wage replacement for unemployed workers.

    It also includes a marquee issue for Republicans in this relief bill: new legal protections for businesses against pandemic-related lawsuits.

    "We have produced a tailored and targeted draft that

    You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

    More from NPR

    NPR3 min read
    Roger Corman, The B-Movie Legend Who Launched A-List Careers, Dies At 98
    Over some five decades, Corman filled America's drive-ins with hundreds of low-budget movies. Many of Hollywood's most respected directors have at least one Corman picture buried in their resumes.
    NPR2 min read
    Short-term Loss For Long-term Gain? The Ethical Dilemma At The Heart Of EVs
    As mines meet mineral demands for electric vehicles, they put communities and ecosystems at risk. Sustainability researcher Elsa Dominish says the EV industry cannot repeat fossil fuel's mistakes.
    NPR3 min read
    There's Still A Chance To See The Northern Lights From Lower Latitudes
    The solar storm that's pushing sightings of the Northern Lights to lower latitudes is forecast to continue into the coming days, but its impact has likely peaked.

    Related Books & Audiobooks