Congress took a frustrated breath late this week when Senate Republicans finally acknowledged the “fundamental agreement” between the caucus and the White House on a GOP version of a “phase four” COVID 19 economic stimulus package wasn’t so fundamental after all. Senate Republican leaders say it won’t be until “early next week” when they release “a series of bills” laying out how they plan to continue federal financial assistance for businesses and individuals.
The schedule shift signals next week, and likely the first days of August, will be politically charged and frenetic as lawmakers hustle to finish the COVID legislation and get out of town for their August recess and some serious electioneering.
