Senate Republicans plan to include a second round of direct payments, or stimulus checks, for Americans in the next coronavirus relief package, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced
"Speaking of building on what worked in the CARES Act, we want another round of direct payments" McConnell said, referring to the last coronavirus bill that offered payments of up to $1,200 for individuals and $2,400 for families. The details of the final proposal remain a work in progress, with White House negotiations and Republicans shuffling back and forth to meetings throughout the day in an effort to coalesce around a unified overall plan in the range of $1 trillion.
Read MoreMcConnell has touted the success of the direct checks in the last relief package, in local appearances across Kentucky in recent weeks, and ahead of the next bill suggested Republicans will"look for assistance to those making $40,000 a year or less.
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