Democrats offer to lower their coronavirus relief package cost by $1 trillion as new talks begin.
said boosting the cost of the GOP plan by $1 trillion is a "non-starter," making it unclear where the sides could find common ground.
Democrats and Republicans appear to have come closer to an accord on issues including direct payments of up to $1,200 to Americans and extending a moratorium on evictions from federally backed housing. They have failed to bridge a gulf on how to continue enhanced federal unemployment benefits, help schools reopen safely during the pandemic, and aid state and local governments facing budget shortfalls during the outbreak.
"We'll see," he later added. "I think we always said our objective is to try to reach an overall understanding tomorrow. If the Democrats are willing to compromise and do something, I think we'll get something done."
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