Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., chair of the Senate Republican Conference, vowed that lawmakers will have a bill to provide additional relief from the coronavirus pandemic by the end of the weekend. In a conversation with "Fox News Sunday," Barrasso blamed Democrats for delaying the relief, while expressing confidence that Democrats and Republicans have finally managed to resolve their differences. "People are hurting, people need help, and there are two things we need to do to write this final chapter on coronavirus." TRUMP SIGNS STOPGAP BILL TO GIVE CONGRESS MROE TIME FOR CORONAVIRUS RELIEF NEGOTIATIONSThat help, Barrasso said, will include $600 checks to most Americans, covering adults and children, extended unemployment benefits, and additional paycheck protection loans for small businesses. The office of House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., said the House will meet at noon Sunday and is expected to vote on government funding and coronavirus relief.

Source: Fox News December 20, 2020 16:18 UTC