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What to Know in Washington: Biden's Cabinet Picks Start to Move

December 17, 2020 7:00 AM
By Zachary Sherwood and Brandon Lee
President-elect Joe Bidenâs cabinet picks are beginning to work through the confirmation process in the Republican-controlled Senate as transition officials and Democrats press to avoid delays in putting key people in place amid the pandemic.
Despite the still simmering rancor of the election and President Donald Trumpâs refusal so far to recognize the outcome, some Senate committees are moving ahead on vetting nominees, potentially leading to some being confirmed on Inauguration Day or shortly afterward.
The Senate Finance Committee sent questionnaires Tuesday to Janet Yellen, the former Federal Reserve chair whom Biden has chosen to be Treasury secretary, and Xavier Becerra, the California attorney general tapped to run the Department of Health and Human Services, said Ashley Schapitl, a spokeswoman for ranking member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.). ....

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Republicans Demand Aid Deal End Fed Facilities: Congress Update

GOP Senator Says Short Shutdown Possible: Congress Update
Bloomberg
12/17/2020
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Nancy Pelosi walks through the U.S. Capitol on Dec. 16.
(Bloomberg) Congressional leaders are working through the final sticking points of a coronavirus relief deal, although the agreement probably won’t come together in time for both chambers to vote before Friday. The federal government could shut down briefly over the weekend if senators object to temporary funding while negotiations continue.
People briefed on the talks say the draft of the roughly $900 billion proposal includes $600 in payments for individuals, $300-per-week in supplemental unemployment insurance payments and aid for small businesses, as well as about $17 billion for airlines. But it omits aid to state and local governments and lawsuit liability protection, the two issues that stymied earlier attempts at an agreement. ....

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Congress Struggles to Finish Stimulus Details: Congress Update

GOP Senator Says Short Shutdown Possible: Congress Update
Bloomberg
12/17/2020
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Nancy Pelosi walks through the U.S. Capitol on Dec. 16.
(Bloomberg) Congressional leaders are working through the final sticking points of a coronavirus relief deal, although the agreement probably won’t come together in time for both chambers to vote before Friday. The federal government could shut down briefly over the weekend if senators object to temporary funding while negotiations continue.
People briefed on the talks say the draft of the roughly $900 billion proposal includes $600 in payments for individuals, $300-per-week in supplemental unemployment insurance payments and aid for small businesses, as well as about $17 billion for airlines. But it omits aid to state and local governments and lawsuit liability protection, the two issues that stymied earlier attempts at an agreement. ....

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Kaine Says Virus Aid Deal Almost Done: Congress Update

GOP Senator Says Short Shutdown Possible: Congress Update
Bloomberg
12/17/2020
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Nancy Pelosi walks through the U.S. Capitol on Dec. 16.
(Bloomberg) Congressional leaders are working through the final sticking points of a coronavirus relief deal, although the agreement probably won’t come together in time for both chambers to vote before Friday. The federal government could shut down briefly over the weekend if senators object to temporary funding while negotiations continue.
People briefed on the talks say the draft of the roughly $900 billion proposal includes $600 in payments for individuals, $300-per-week in supplemental unemployment insurance payments and aid for small businesses, as well as about $17 billion for airlines. But it omits aid to state and local governments and lawsuit liability protection, the two issues that stymied earlier attempts at an agreement. ....

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Covid-Relief Plan Talks Down to Final Details: Congress Update

GOP Senator Says Short Shutdown Possible: Congress Update
Bloomberg
12/17/2020
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Nancy Pelosi walks through the U.S. Capitol on Dec. 16.
(Bloomberg) Congressional leaders are working through the final sticking points of a coronavirus relief deal, although the agreement probably won’t come together in time for both chambers to vote before Friday. The federal government could shut down briefly over the weekend if senators object to temporary funding while negotiations continue.
People briefed on the talks say the draft of the roughly $900 billion proposal includes $600 in payments for individuals, $300-per-week in supplemental unemployment insurance payments and aid for small businesses, as well as about $17 billion for airlines. But it omits aid to state and local governments and lawsuit liability protection, the two issues that stymied earlier attempts at an agreement. ....

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