Senate Republicans eye Thursday vote on new Covid-19 relief measure

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Senate Republicans introduced their new coronavirus relief bill Tuesday and are eyeing a vote later this week, after weeks of stalled negotiations between the White House and Democratic leaders over an aid package.

The new, more narrow GOP proposal will provide $300 in increased weekly federal unemployment benefits through Dec. 27, additional money for the Paycheck Protection Program and liability protections for schools and businesses as they try to reopen, a top priority for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.).

The cost of the package is estimated at $500 billion, but the measure also proposes rescinding hundreds of billions in previously appropriated funds to hold down the costs.

Senate Republicans are optimistic that the vast majority of the conference will support the measure but there hasn't yet been a final whip count. Leadership is tentatively planning a Thursday vote, according to Republican aides.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/senate-republicans-eye-thursday-vote-on-new-covid-19-relief-measure/ar-BB18PfZn?li=BBnb7Kz

Last I heard Moscow Mitch doesn't have 51 votes among his party. I he hoping the Dems will bail him out?

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1. I don't think the Dems will help.

If it isn't acceptable to the House, it gives the Rs equal footing to say they have tried to do something in good faith.

The liability protection is a deal breaker anyway.