Coronavirus relief talks stuck on scope of aid
(World News Russia)

Negotiations on a coronavirus relief bill have yet to enter the policy give-and-take stage as Republicans remain focused on a short-term measure that Democrats say is worthless and delaying progress toward a much-needed broader aid package. The federal enhanced unemployment benefit of $600 per week formally expires Friday but has effectively already lapsed since most states aren`t sending out checks this week. Negotiators have spent the past few days arguing about the amount and duration of an enhanced unemployment extension and whether they should pass a stopgap measure while continuing discussions about a broader deal. Republicans did not offer a plan to address the expiring provision...