USA: Second stimulus check: Here’s the latest on a new relief package - by Karin Price Mueller

Lawmakers in Washington, D.C. still haven’t come to an agreement about a new round of stimulus checks, even though both sides claim to support the idea.

By all accounts, it’s not looking good.

The White House still supports new individual stimulus payments to Americans, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Tuesday.

“The president and I remain committed to providing support for American workers and businesses,” Mnuchin said. “I believe a targeted package is still needed and the administration is ready to reach a bipartisan agreement.”

While Democrats and Republicans agree in principle on a new round of $1,200 stimulus checks, the two sides are at a standstill on other parts of a relief package, including aid to states, small businesses and schools.

They’re $1 trillion apart on how large the package should be.

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