States and cities are facing the possibility of laying off essential workers as they scramble to put resources into Covid-19 vaccine distribution and education. The consequences of their negligence and indecision if they do not reach a deal within days could be brutal. But the bottom line is, let's get a bill, let's bring to the floor, let's amend it if we have to, and vote." Under normal circumstances, any responsible commander-in-chief witnessing the congressional stalemate would try to intercede to nudge both sides toward a deal. She added that the delay is "either corruption or ineptitude that is keeping us from saving lives and protecting people."

Source: CNN December 19, 2020 05:03 UTC