Giant U.S. coronavirus relief bill heads for debate in House
The U.S. House of Representatives will begin a two-hour debate on a sweeping, $2.2 trillion coronavirus aid bill at 9 a.m. (1300 GMT) on Friday, despite doubts over whether it can quickly pass on a voice vote or will be delayed into the weekend.
U.S. House leaders determined to pass $2.2 trillion coronavirus bill
Leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives are determined to pass a $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief bill on Friday, or at the very latest on Saturday, hoping to provide the quickest help possible as deaths mount and the economy reels.
U.S. House sets Friday debate for coronavirus aid bill
The U.S. House of Representatives will begin a two-hour debate on a sweeping, $2.2 trillion coronavirus aid bill at 9 a.m. (1300 GMT) on Friday but it was not clear whether the measure would be able to pass on a voice vote, the House Majority Leader’s …
EU lawmakers back suspension of airline slots rule until October
European lawmakers overwhelmingly agreed on Thursday to suspend until Oct. 24 a rule requiring airlines to use at least 80% of their flight slots to keep them the following year so as to ease an industry crisis unleashed by the coronavirus pandemic.
World’s ailing airlines appeal for aid as U.S. offers $58 billion
Global airlines urged the world’s major economies to act quickly to prevent irreversible damage to an industry that has seen demand decimated almost overnight by the coronavirus crisis.
U.S. airlines to dash for cash grants, not loans, even with potential government stake
U.S. airlines are preparing to tap the government for up to $25 billion in grants to cover payroll in a sharp travel downturn triggered by the coronavirus, even after the government warned it may take stakes in exchange for bailout funds, people famili…
Senate passes $2 trillion bill for ‘strange and evil’ coronavirus crisis
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday unanimously backed a $2 trillion bill aimed at helping unemployed workers and industries hurt by the coronavirus epidemic, as well as providing billions of dollars to buy urgently needed medical equipment.
Democratic group defies Trump, ramps up ad blasting coronavirus response
Democratic super PAC Priorities USA said on Thursday it planned to expand its use of an advertisement critical of President Donald Trump’s response to the coronavirus pandemic despite the Trump re-election campaign’s efforts to stop it.
Pelosi expects bipartisan House vote for $2 trillion coronavirus bill Friday
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she expected the chamber to pass an estimated $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief bill when it meets on Friday, after the Senate overwhelmingly approved the unprecedented economic rescue legislation Wednesday evening.
IATA pleads for more help for airlines after U.S. offers $58 billion aid
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Thursday urged the world’s major economies to act quickly to prevent irreversible damage to an airline industry that has seen demand crushed by the coronavirus crisis.
