With Congress feuding, a small business deal seems elusive
U.S. Democrats and Republicans in Congress feuded on Monday over who was responsible for delay even as they worked on details of a possible $450 billion-plus deal to provide more aid to small businesses and hospitals hurt by the coronavirus pandemic.
Pentagon to ask U.S. Congress for emergency coronavirus funds to support defense industry
The Pentagon will request billions of dollars in the next version of the stimulus package from Congress to assist the defense industry during the economic slump caused by the coronavirus outbreak, the Pentagon’s top weapons buyer said on Monday.
Debate over lifting of U.S. coronavirus lockdowns ramps up
The U.S. debate intensified on Monday over when to lift restrictions to control the coronavirus outbreak, with protesters describing mandatory lockdowns as “tyranny” and New York’s governor and other officials urging caution until more testing becomes …
Talks drag on over U.S. small business aid; Senate sets Tuesday session
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Monday announced the scheduling of a session on Tuesday, as negotiators continue working on a coronavirus aid bill providing more money for small businesses seeking loans to help them stay afloat during th…
In coronavirus lockdown, Californians take the high road and get cannabis delivered
Facing isolation and rising stress because of the novel coronavirus, Californians are buying more cannabis products, especially for home delivery.
CDC reports 746,625 coronavirus cases, 39,083 deaths
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday reported 746,625 cases of the coronavirus, and said the number of deaths had risen to 39,083.
U.S. senators propose $500 billion rescue for state, local governments
A U.S. Senate Republican and a Democrat proposed a $500 billion rescue package for state and municipal governments on Monday, as it became increasingly clear that the next coronavirus relief bill will not include money for reeling local authorities.
New York governor says ‘don’t need protests to convince anyone’ of anxiety over lockdowns
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Monday he understood why some people were protesting against the lockdowns imposed to stem the coronavirus outbreak, but said restrictions must be lifted in a way that prevented further outbreaks.
New York nurses sue state and two hospitals over ‘inadequate’ virus protection
The New York State Nurses Association sued the state and two hospitals on Monday to force them to provide equipment and adopt safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among the association’s members in the hard-hit state.
Nothing hidden from member states, CDC experts on board: WHO chief
The head of the World Health Organization said on Monday that nothing in its coronavirus response had been “hidden” from the United States, as senior officials said U.S. technical experts had been an important part of the WHO’s effort.
