Coronavirus Special Report: Talks on next COVID-19 relief package heat up

By Jason Dick and Evan Campbell

Posted July 14, 2020 at 5:39pm

In tonight’s episode, CQ Roll Call’s Peter Cohn breaks down what’s being discussed by lawmakers for the next COVID-19 relief package. We also dive into congressional concerns about how to ensure a safe and effective coronavirus vaccine.

Show Notes:

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Bryan Bedford, confirmed Wednesday to lead the Federal Aviation Administration, is shown here at his Senate Commerce Committee confirmation hearing in June.

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Attorney General Pamela Bondi testifies during a Senate Appropriations panel hearing on the department's budget request on June 25.

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Former Rep. Stephanie Murphy is running for mayor of Orange County, Fla. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

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