Republicans Won’t Back Bipartisan Relief Proposal

“Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s staff told other congressional leaders on Wednesday that the bipartisan coronavirus negotiators will be unlikely to satisfy Senate Republicans,” Politico reports.

“McConnell’s staff informed House and Senate leadership staffers that the group’s attempts to marry $160 billion in state and local aid and a temporary liability shield probably won’t fly with most of the GOP.”

Playbook: “So, here’s the reality: Congress may be here for the entirety of this month. Speaker Nancy Pelosi this morning conveniently reminded us she isn’t leaving without a deal, and that we have all been here working after Christmas before.”