President Trump said reopening the economy is the hardest decision in his life.
Democrats want funds for hospitals, healthcare systems, state and local governments, and food stamps, in addition to the $250 billion for small businesses.
Trump tweeted that Republicans don't do well when mail-in voting is widespread
US Democrats seek billions more for hospitals, states to fight virus
US set to pump more funds into small business loans
US airlines desperate for cash but fear government involvement
The government will be sending out $1,200 checks for eligible individuals and $2,400 for couples soon, but Goldman economists believe there is a strong feeling that another round of monetary relief would be required.
Wall Street will greet the start of the business week with a welcome rally as bits of good news filter past the gloom of COVID-19.
US employment plunges in March amid worsening coronavirus damage
“Where there's money there's also frequently mischief" -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi
McConnell says he's concerned about the pressure the emergency relief packages have put on the U.S. budget, which already was in deficit.
Florida beach ravers tie with Trump for 'most foolish' during pandemic
The Trump administration and congressional Democrats are currently discussing legislation to boost the nation's infrastructure.
Provisions setting aside money to have states begin mail-in voting were largely removed from the coronavirus bill
Trump wants to retain "presidential supervision" over how the coronavirus funds are disbursed
Speaking at CNN's 'State of the Union' Speaker Nancy Pelosi criticized Trump for his poor response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Fauci says coronavirus could claim up to 200,000 US lives
Trump signs $2 trillion recovery plan as US virus cases skyrocket
The measure was signed just hours after the House gave it final approval on a voice vote.
US tops world in virus cases, overtaking China and Italy
US emerges as virus hotspot as infections, unemployment soar
GOP senators objecting to expanded unemployment coverage, fearing it would encourage people not to work.