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Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., speaks to reporters at the Capitol after he blocked a unanimous consent vote on a long-awaited $19 billion disaster aid bill in the chamber on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) ** FILE **

Lawmakers racing back to D.C. to vote on $2.2T coronavirus rescue plan after lone Republican objects

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin speaks about the coronavirus in the James Brady Briefing Room, Wednesday, March 25, 2020, in Washington, as President Donald Trump listens. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

The check is almost in the mail for more than 120 million taxpayers

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky. gives a thumbs up as he leaves the Senate chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, March 25, 2020, where a deal has been reached on a coronavirus bill. The 2 trillion dollar stimulus bill is expected to be voted on in the Senate Wednesday. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Senate passes $2.2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill in unanimous vote

President Donald Trump speaks about the coronavirus in the James Brady Briefing Room, Wednesday, March 25, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump pushes return to normalcy in parts of U.S.: 'Our country wants to get back to work'

Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., left, listens as Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., left, speaks at a news conference about the coronavirus relief bill on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, March 25, 2020. Senators discussed what they are calling a "drafting error" in the 2 trillion dollar stimulus bill expected to be voted on today in the Senate. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

4 GOP senators warn: 'Massive drafting error' in coronavirus package could incentivize unemployment

Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer of N.Y., walks off of the stage after speaking at a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 17, 2020. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Chuck Schumer taking credit for GOP or bipartisan ideas in $2 trillion deal, aide says

In this image from video, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks on the Senate floor at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Saturday, March 21, 2020. (Senate Television via AP)

Schumer touts $2 trillion package, says lawmakers need to be prepared to do more

In this Nov. 4, 2019, file photo, Republican U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton talks to reporters after filing for reelection at the Arkansas state Capitol in Little Rock, Arkansas. (AP Photo/Andrew Demillo. File)

'Help is on the way': Tom Cotton predicts swift passage of $2 trillion stimulus package

Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin steps out of a meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 24, 2020, as the Senate works to pass a coronavirus relief bill. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

'We have a deal': Senate leaders, White House reach agreement on coronavirus relief package

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., pauses as she makes a statement ahead of a planned late-night vote on the coronavirus aid package deal at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, March 13, 2020. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

'It's about COVID': Nancy Pelosi retreats on stimulus 'wish list'

President Donald Trump speaks with Fox News Channel Anchor Bill Hemmer during a Fox News Channel virtual town hall, at the White House, Tuesday, March 24, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

'Raring to go': Trump wants U.S. working by Easter

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., arrives to speak outside her office on Capitol Hill, Monday, March 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, Pool)

Nancy Pelosi sees coronavirus economic stimulus deal 'in the red zone'

In this Feb. 29, 2019, file photo, Senate Armed Services Committee member Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla. speaks during a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

Rick Scott blasts Democrats for holding up coronavirus aid: 'They don't care'

In this July 14, 2018, file photo, President Donald Trump walks off the 4th green while playing at Turnberry golf club in Turnberry, Scotland. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison, File)

Trump's Scotland hotel didn't turn profit on president's 2018 visit: Audit

In this Nov. 15, 2019, file photo an Uber office is seen in Secaucus, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Uber asks Trump to ensure stimulus benefits its drivers during coronavirus outbreak

President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence leave at the end of a briefing about the coronavirus in the James Brady Briefing Room, Monday, March 23, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump urges Congress to ditch Green New Deal 'nonsense' and approve GOP relief package

President Donald Trump listens during a briefing about the coronavirus in the James Brady Briefing Room, Monday, March 23, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Coronavirus crisis approaches tipping point: 'Can't have the cure be worse than the problem'

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California speaks outside her office on Capitol Hill, Monday, March 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, Pool)

GOP details Pelosi's $2.5 trillion 'socialist wish list' in coronavirus aid package

Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer of N.Y., speaks to reporters as he arrives for a meeting to discuss the coronavirus relief bill on Capitol Hill, Friday, March 20, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Democrats again block Senate rescue plan; Pelosi unveils $2.5 trillion 'wish list'

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., pauses as she makes a statement ahead of a planned late-night vote on the coronavirus aid package deal at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, March 13, 2020. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Nancy Pelosi previews Democratic priorities for House coronavirus package

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 17, 2020. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Senate aiming to vote on phase three coronavirus bill on Monday

In this image from video, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., speaks on the Senate floor at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, March 18, 2020, after the Senate passed a coronavirus response bill, sending it to President Donald Trump to sign. McConnell also told Senators that the Senate will remain in session. (Senate Television via AP)

Mitch McConnell touts four GOP priorities for third coronavirus package

Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin asks members of the media to practice social distancing as he departs a meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, March 16, 2020. Mnuchin met with with Senate Republicans on an economic lifeline for Americans affected by the coronavirus outbreak. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Trump economic relief plan would give $3,000 to family of four

Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer of N.Y., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 17, 2020. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Chuck Schumer on coronavirus: Steven Mnuchin open to expanded unemployment insurance

President Donald Trump speaks about the coronavirus in the Cabinet Room of the White House during a meeting with representatives of American nurses, Wednesday, March 18, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump signs coronavirus relief bill hours after Senate approves measure

Acting Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought testifies before the House Budget Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 12, 2019, during a hearing on the fiscal year 2020 budget. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) ** FILE **

Trump to take away Russell Vought's 'acting' title at OMB

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., updates reporters as lawmakers continue work on a coronavirus aid package, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, March 12, 2020. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) ** FILE **

Nancy Pelosi prioritizes expanded paid leave, refundable tax credits in third coronavirus bill

President Donald Trump speaks during a press briefing with the coronavirus task force, at the White House, Tuesday, March 17, 2020, in Washington. Listening from left are Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Seema Verma, Stephen Hahn, commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and Vice President Mike Pence. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

'Going big': Trump proposes $1,000 payments to Americans, aid to buoy businesses

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, during the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. (AP Photo/ Jacquelyn Martin) ** FILE **

Rand Paul: Coronavirus means IRS should move tax filing deadline to July, waive fees

Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, pauses to speak to media as he arrives for a briefing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, March, 12, 2020, on the coronavirus outbreak. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Romney proposes $1,000 handout for U.S. adults in coronavirus stimulus

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