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As Pandemic Rages Across US, Congress Scrambles to Reach Relief Deal

Reuters

   As the coronavirus pandemic roared to new record highs across the
   United States, it lit a fire in the U.S. Congress, where Republicans
   and Democrats were scrambling to pass a new round of aid after months
   of partisan finger-pointing and inaction.

   Even as they contemplated passing a third stopgap measure to give them
   a few more days to agree on final amounts, lawmakers from both parties
   said COVID-19's worsening toll meant that failure to agree was no
   longer an option.

   Multiple lawmakers floated the possibility the federal government would
   run out of money early Saturday morning while the COVID-19 relief
   negotiations continue if Congress is unable to pass a temporary
   government funding bill before Friday at midnight.

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