Optimism grows for eleventh-hour relief deal
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-- The big four congressional leaders met in person yesterday to hammer out a coronavirus relief deal and even started trading paper on a potential agreement — the strongest signal yet that Congress is actually on the verge of breaking the months-long stimulus stalemate.
And in another positive sign, leaders also agreed to stay in Washington until they strike a deal. Top lawmakers left yesterday’s meeting, which was the first meaningful conversation between all four party leaders in months, sounding more upbeat than they’ve been in a while. “We're making significant progress and I’m optimistic that we're gonna be able to complete an understanding sometime soon,” Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said. Talks will continue today.