BYJORDAIN CARNEY-09/08/20 09:24 AM EDT412
On Tuesday, the Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell(R-Ky.) said he will force a vote on a GOP coronavirus relief package after weeks of closed-door talks between Republican senators and the White House.
In a statement, McConnell said, "Today, the Senate Republican majority is introducing a new targeted proposal, focused on some of the very most urgent healthcare, education, and economic issues. ... I will be moving immediately today to set up a floor vote as soon as this week."
Those close to the legislation, say the Republican bill is expected to include a federal unemployment benefit, another round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding, and more money for coronavirus testing and schools, as well as liability protections from lawsuits related to the virus.
More: TheHill.com