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Schumer Echoes McConnell-COVID Bill 'Not A Done Deal But We Are V. Close'

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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on the Senate floor talks up how close both sides are to a COVID-19 relief/gov't funding bill: "As we race the clock to reach a final accord before the end of the year we are close to an agreement. It's not a done deal yet but we are very close. The finish line is in sight. Everyone wants to get this done. Let's push through the few final meters and deliver the outcome that the American people very much need."

  • If a deal is reached and approved by both chambers and signed by President Trump it would avoid a gov't shutdown due to take place on Friday 18 Dec when federal funding runs out.

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