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In Fractious Washington, Leaders Debate New Coronavirus Relief Plan

Katherine Gypson

   WASHINGTON - Topcongressional Democrats met with White House officials
   Tuesday, as lawmakers and President Donald Trump face down an
   end-of-month deadline to pass a new funding package combating the vast
   health and economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic in the United
   States.

   Tuesday's private talks brought together Treasury Secretary Steven
   Mnuchin and actingChief ofStaff Mark Meadows with House Speaker Nancy
   Pelosi and Senate DemocraticLeader Chuck Schumer.

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