Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP/Getty ImagesThe consensus on Capitol Hill is that there will be a relief deal after months of bickering and stalemate. But Congress is now stuck in a waiting game as the top four congressional leaders, and the White House, try to iron out the fine print and haggle over the final details. Details of what’s likely to be in the plan began to emerge on Wednesday, though nothing is final until legislative text is released. It also won’t include protections from lawsuits for businesses and others that opened up during the pandemic, a key GOP priority. Once a deal is unveiled, congressional leaders will have to corral the rank-and-file and move as fast as possible to bring the legislation to the floor of both chambers.

Source: CNN December 17, 2020 14:36 UTC