Top House Democrat: Congress Extremely Close to Finalizing New Stimulus Deal

Top House Democrat: Congress Extremely Close to Finalizing New Stimulus Deal
House Democratic Caucus Chairman Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) speaks as House Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Katherine Clark (D-Mass.) listens during a news conference after a caucus meeting at the U.S. Capitol in Washington in a Jan. 9, 2019, file photograph. Alex Wong/Getty Images
Masooma Haq
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Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Friday morning that a new stimulus package was on the verge of being finalized and that Congress would not break for the holidays until it is agreed upon.

“We’re extremely close to a stimulus deal,” said Jefferies, “We hope to be able to get this done, if not today, at some point tomorrow or over the weekend. We will remain in Washington for as long as it takes to provide the American people with the relief that they need.”
Masooma Haq
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Masooma Haq began reporting for The Epoch Times from Pakistan in 2008. She currently covers a variety of topics including U.S. government, culture, and entertainment.
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