Trump administration, congressional leaders near deal on virus aid that includes major boost for small businesses

Posted on AllSides April 20th, 2020
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Bill would add funding for hospitals and testing and about $300 billion to restart small-business loan program.

The Trump administration and congressional leaders closed in Sunday on an approximately $470 billion deal to renew funding for a small-business loan program that ran out of money under crushing demand during the coronavirus pandemic, aiming to pass the agreement into law within days.

The deal would also boost spending for hospitals and coronavirus testing by about $100 billion. President Trump expressed optimism Sunday evening about reaching an agreement by Monday.

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