Democrats, White House at Impasse Over Extra Unemployment Benefits

Democrats, White House at Impasse Over Extra Unemployment Benefits
Vice President Mike Pence, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, and White House chief of staff Mark Meadows join President Donald Trump and Republican congressional leaders for a meeting in the Oval Office at the White House on July 20, 2020. Doug Mills-Pool/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Sunday that he and White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows will meet with congressional leaders each day until an agreement on the next stimulus bill is met.

Among the most contentious issue is the extra $600-per-week unemployment benefits that were passed under the CARES Act in March.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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