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Trump wants larger direct payments in relief package

The president called on Congress to increase payments from $600 to $2,000. Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she's on board.

December 23, 2020

Congress reaches deal on COVID aid package

All Americans, including children, will get a one-time $600 stimulus payment.

December 21, 2020

Roby: Congress needs deal to keep the government funded by Friday

“With only a few days left in the 2020 legislative calendar, we have much work to do here in Congress," Roby said.

December 8, 2020

U.S. Chamber announces support for a coronavirus aid bill before Christmas

The Chamber is supporting a $908 billion bipartisan stimulus proposal.

December 3, 2020

Sewell: Congress must act to ensure vaccine distribution infrastructure is available

Funding is needed to ensure smooth distribution, Sewell said.

December 2, 2020

Sewell expects Congress will pass another coronavirus stimulus package

Sewell said that economic stimulus is likely to include more checks for individuals as well as help for small businesses.

November 10, 2020

Doug Jones campaign: Alabama can’t wait for COVID-19 relief

Sen. Doug Jones's Senate campaign blasted the president's decision to cut off COVID-19 aid talks.

October 7, 2020

Sewell votes for latest $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief bill

The new bill also provides families with a second round of direct payments of $1,200 for each individual and $500 for each dependent.

October 2, 2020

Senate returns to Washington with no coronavirus aid package deal

The members of the U.S. Senate return to Washington D.C. on Tuesday for what is expected to be a tumultuous post-Labor Day stretch. Negotiations on another coronavirus relief package failed before the Senate recessed in early August and, as of Monday, there were no signs that the impasse has been resolved with the November elections … Continued

September 8, 2020