Democrats push Republicans for funding for coronavirus testing

The two top Democrats in the U.S. Congress called on Republicans on Monday to work toward new bipartisan coronavirus legislation, citing a lack of funding for the national testing needed to begin to reopen the U.S. economy.

The call from Democrats came two days after Republicans renewed their own push for a $250 billion measure to help small businesses cope with the pandemic, while doubling down on their opposition to Democratic efforts to broaden the legislation to include other provisions.

“It’s time for the Republicans to quit the political posturing...