Kelsey Snell

Kelsey Snell appears in the following:

Governors Call For $500 Billion Bailout Amid Standoff Over Coronavirus Relief Funds

Saturday, April 11, 2020

Governors are signaling a dire financial picture for states as Congress spars over including state and local funds along with additional money for small business loans.

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Senate Democrats Block GOP Effort To Boost Small-Business Aid

Thursday, April 09, 2020

Democrats want to funnel the extra funding through community-based financial institutions, which they say help businesses owned by minorities, veterans and rural Americans across the country.

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IRS Budget Cuts, Staffing Challenges Create Coronavirus Payment Headaches

Thursday, April 09, 2020

Over the past 10 years, the IRS budget has been reduced by roughly 20%, leaving the agency with aging technology and forcing it to cut back on staff and training.

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Stimulus Cash Payments May Take Up To 20 Weeks To Reach Some Americans

Thursday, April 02, 2020

This time frame is longer than the estimate that Treasury Secretary Mnuchin gave when he negotiated the program for cash payments with congressional leaders.

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Pelosi To Create Bipartisan Committee To Oversee Coronavirus Response

Thursday, April 02, 2020

The House speaker said the new select committee, chaired by Rep. James Clyburn, will focus on accountability and transparency in the new spending and programs to address the pandemic.

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What Happened Today: Questions About The Relief Bill And The Latest Medical News

Friday, March 27, 2020

NPR congressional reporter Kelsey Snell and physician Dr. Abraar Karan answer listener questions about the relief bill signed into law Friday and about the latest measures combating the coronavirus.

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Coronavirus Updates: Trump Signs Relief Bill

Friday, March 27, 2020

NPR politics and science correspondents round up the latest news in the federal response to the coronavirus epidemic in the United States, including of the passage of the emergency rescue bill.

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Trump Blasts GOP Congressman Who Attempted To Delay Coronavirus Vote

Friday, March 27, 2020

But two of Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie's Republican allies, Reps. Chip Roy of Texas and Paul Gosar of Arizona, defended him against the attack.

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President Trump Signs $2 Trillion Coronavirus Rescue Package Into Law

Friday, March 27, 2020

The CARES Act offers relief to state and local governments, individuals, small and large businesses, and hospitals affected by the coronavirus crisis.

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What's Inside The Senate's $2 Trillion Coronavirus Aid Package

Thursday, March 26, 2020

The economic relief bill provides help to individuals, businesses, hospitals, as well as state and local governments. Here are the details.

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Senate Passes Bipartisan Relief Package Amid COVID-19 Economic Downturn

Thursday, March 26, 2020

The Senate overwhelmingly approved the $2 trillion package Wednesday night. It is designed to alleviate some of the worst effects of the economic downturn as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Senate Set To Vote On $2 Trillion Coronavirus Economic Relief Legislation

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

The Senate reached a deal on a massive $2 trillion coronavirus economic rescue package that provides direct cash payments, unemployment aid, small business loans and help for impacted industries.

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Senate Passes $2 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Package

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

The emergency relief package includes direct payments to Americans, expanded unemployment insurance, aid to large and small businesses, and significant funding for the health care industry.

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Pelosi Says There Is 'Real Optimism' Over Coronavirus Financial Package

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

The House speaker said a Senate agreement could be "done in the next few hours." The remarks are a boost for an approximately $2 trillion deal to revitalize an economy hobbled by the outbreak.

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Top Senate Democrat Says Agreement Is Close Over Coronavirus Financial Package

Monday, March 23, 2020

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer negotiated late into the night with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and spoke hopefully of a deal coming together on Tuesday.

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Coronavirus Aid Bill In Limbo After Procedural Vote Fails

Sunday, March 22, 2020

The Senate is hoping for a vote on Monday, but congressional leaders said on Sunday they have yet to reach agreement on what would be the largest bill yet in response to the outbreak.

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Sen. Mitch McConnell Introduces Coronavirus Relief Package With Cash Payments

Thursday, March 19, 2020

Senate Republicans have introduced a third legislative stimulus package to deal with economic fallout from the coronavirus. The bill includes cash grants for many Americans and small business relief.

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Senate Republicans Unveil New Coronavirus Relief Package

Thursday, March 19, 2020

The bill, which still needs to be negotiated with Senate Democrats, provides direct cash payments, loan guarantees for impacted businesses and more resources for testing and development of vaccines.

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President Trump Signs Coronavirus Emergency Aid Package

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

The Senate approved a new package earlier Wednesday providing paid sick leave and boosting testing for the coronavirus.

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White House Requests $1 Trillion In Economic Stimulus To Fight Coronavirus Effects

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

The Trump administration is requesting that Congress pass an $1 trillion stimulus to address the economic fallout from the coronavirus epidemic.

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