by: NEWS 8/Nexstar Media Wire
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR/WOOD TV) — A Monday meeting between Republican leaders in Congress and President Donald Trump was expected to discuss a second round of coronavirus relief that may include a new stimulus check.
Observers noted that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was prepared to introduce a $1 trillion package this week as lawmakers return to Washington following a break. But The White House panned more virus testing money and interjected other priorities that could complicate quick passage.
On Sunday the President insisted that the virus would “disappear,” but the his view did not match projections from the leading health professionals straining to halt the alarming U.S. caseload and death toll.
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