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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Says Democrats, White House Near Agreement On Coronavirus Bill
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deadline.comBy Ted Johnson House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that Democrats and the White House are nearing an agreement on a set of measures to address the coronavirus crisis, and that further legislation will be in the works.
In a letter to House Democrats, she said that the legislation will include provisions for free coronavirus testing; paid emergency leave, with 14 days of sick leave and three months of paid family and medical leave; enhanced unemployment insurance; waiving work requirements for food assistance programs; and increased federal funds for Medicaid.
The House is expected to vote on the legislation on Friday. Pelosi has been in consultation with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin in negotiations over the package.
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