Government, Business

Stimulus Nears Election Endgame on Pelosi Deadline, Senate Vote

After months of on-again, off-again talks on an increasingly needed fiscal-stimulus package, Oct. 20 is shaping up as a do-or-die moment for Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to get a virus relief deal done in time for Election Day.

Billy House and Erik Wasson | Bloomberg News
October 20, 2020
Government, Business

Pelosi, Mnuchin Still Far Apart on Virus Stimulus Deal

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told top Democrats Oct. 1 that she’s skeptical of getting a deal for a new economic stimulus in negotiations with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, according to two House Democratic officials.

Billy House and Erik Wasson | Bloomberg News
October 1, 2020
Government, Business

Mnuchin Says There Is Still No Agreement on Fiscal Stimulus

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said there’s still no agreement on a fresh fiscal stimulus package after he met for about 90 minutes with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Billy House and Erik Wasson | Bloomberg News
September 30, 2020
Government, Business

House Clears Extension of Small Business Loan Program to August

The House gave final last-minute congressional approval July 1 to extending the popular Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses until Aug. 8, hours after the deadline for applications lapsed with more than $130 billion still available.

Billy House and Erik Wasson | Bloomberg News
July 2, 2020