State and City Funding Become Latest Obstacle in COVID-19 Negotiations

State and City Funding Become Latest Obstacle in COVID-19 Negotiations
President Donald Trump takes questions from the media on the tarmac at Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, New Jersey, on Aug. 9, 2020. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Democratic leaders and White House officials remained at an impasse on Tuesday over how to handle another COVID-19 relief package, as state and local government funding became the most prominent obstacle in getting a deal done.

Democrats have sought about $1 trillion in funding for state and local governments, including in the HEROES Act that passed in the Democrat-controlled House, while Republicans have sought exactly zero funds in the HEALS Act.

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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