A second round of $1,200 stimulus payments to help offset economic losses in the CCP virus pandemic appeared to be a surefire proposal, garnering bipartisan support and support from the White House. However, after this week, that prospect appears less likely, according to lawmakers.
Democrats in the Senate blocked a slimmed-down GOP bill on Tuesday—one that would not provide stimulus checks—as talks between top Democrats and the White House remain at a standstill with neither side giving ground. Now, lawmakers in both parties said a deal is unlikely to be made until after the election in November, and others have pointed out that the economy has improved, meaning it’s not necessary to pass further stimulus.
