Senate Republicans announce vote on coronavirus aid package next week

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The Senate will vote on a “targeted” coronavirus-related federal aid package next week, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced in a statement criticizing Democrats for refusing to cut a funding deal after weeks of negotiations.

There is no bipartisan deal, which means the measure is likely to face a filibuster by Senate Democrats, who want to vote on a much broader aid package worth at least $2 trillion.

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