The Senate will vote this week on a scaled-back stimulus plan, Senator Mitch McConnell, the majority leader, announced as senators returned to Washington today. Democrats are likely to block it. The Republican-drafted measure would revive lapsed unemployment benefits at $300 a week — half their previous level — and provide $105 billion for schools as well as funds for coronavirus testing and the Postal Service. Above, Mr. McConnell with reporters as he walked to the Senate chambers.

Source: New York Times September 08, 2020 21:50 UTC