Senators are continuing to negotiate on a massive economic stimulus package, hoping a deal will soon come together after efforts to reach consensus were dealt a major blow over the weekend, even as coronavirus struck one of their own.
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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell ramped up the pressure on Senate Democrats late Sunday night when he scheduled another procedural vote on the coronavirus stimulus bill for 9:45 a.m. Monday -- minutes after the stock market opens — but it was blocked by Democrats who don't want to be forced to take the vote."I think there's a good chance we'll have an agreement. But we don't need artificial deadlines. We will get this done.
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