We're hearing from politicians what the hang up might be. Both Sen. Sherrod Brown and Rep. Bob Latta are hopeful the leaders of both House and Senate will sit down and work something out after the election. Brown says Democrats want to secure funding for the unemployed, schools to return safely, and for local government. He says Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell isn't focused on a package at all. Latta says House Speaker Nancy Pelosi hasn't worked well to negotiate with Republicans and he thinks nothing may get done until February.
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On Thursday, the bill failed to secure the 60 votes needed in order to pass. The final votes came to 52-47. The bill would not only provide relief to citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic, but also provide aid to schools, hospitals, and small businesses.
There is still no word on if the American people will see a second stimulus package due to COVID-19. The $600 unemployment benefit stopped at the end of August and Brown says the President and the Senate see no urgency for getting the second one out even though the House passed it.