The package would be split into a proposal for $748 million in aid for small businesses, jobless benefits and healthcare providers. The second proposal would be $160 billion in state and local aid as well as liability protections related to COVID-19.
The idea is to move two of the biggest sticking points, liability protection and state aid, into a second proposal to continue negotiations, while passing $748 million in aid.
House and Senate leaders are working to pass COVID-19 relief package before current government funding expires Dec. 18.
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