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Behind the 2 parties' varying priorities for COVID relief

Why Democrats and Republicans have different priorities on COVID relief

10/20/2020

PBS News Hour

Behind the 2 parties' varying priorities for COVID relief

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Why Democrats and Republicans have different priorities on COVID relief

Is time running out for economic stimulus before Election Day? The informal deadline set by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is passing Tuesday. She and Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin held more talks about pandemic relief but did not yet reach agreement. Meanwhile, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell seems to oppose making a deal before the election. Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff to discuss.

10/20/2020

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