After Delays, Republicans Rolled Out A New Pandemic Relief Bill. Democrats Balked
After days of delays, congressional Republicans unveiled their $1 trillion proposal for a fifth wave of pandemic relief. Democrats are not on board — signaling tough negotiations ahead.
Updated at 9:10 p.m. ET
After days of delays, congressional Republicans rolled out their proposal for a fifth wave of pandemic relief aid on Monday, setting the stage for a showdown with Democrats, who say the two sides remain far apart.
The plan, which was introduced by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., focuses on new funding for schools and a new round of payments to Americans and allows for some additional wage replacement for unemployed workers.
It also includes a marquee issue for Republicans in this relief bill: new legal protections for businesses against pandemic-related lawsuits.
"We have produced a tailored and targeted draft that
