Tensions rise as $2 trillion virus aid stalls in Washington Washington is straining to respond to the worsening coronavirus outbreakWASHINGTON -- Tensions flared Monday as Washington strained to respond to the worsening coronavirus outbreak, with Congress arguing over a nearly $2 trillion economic rescue package and an impatient President Donald Trump musing openly about letting the 15-day shutdown expire. But McConnell fumed, warning Democrats — pointedly House Speaker Nancy Pelosi — to quit stalling on “political games,” as he described Democratic efforts to steer more of the aid toward public health and workers. Thank God for some of the people in the administration who speak truth to power.”At the Capitol, the virus continued to strike close. Pelosi came out with the House Democrats' own sweeping $2.5 trillion bill, which would provide $1,500 directly to the public and $200 billion to the states, as governors are pleading for aid. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia.

Source: ABC News March 23, 2020 12:45 UTC