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Trump, Congress face huge economic decisions over coronavirus aid as country is rocked by protests

The escalating protests across the United States could intensify a political standoff between the White House and Congress over whether to continue emergency economic assistance for millions of Americans.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said Friday that lawmakers would wait about a month before making a decision on going forward with a broader relief package.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said Friday that lawmakers would wait about a month before making a decision on going forward with a broader relief package.Read morePatrick Semansky / AP
    by Jeff Stein and Erica Werner, Washington Post
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