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Coronavirus Special Report: Senate GOP ‘skinny’ relief bill blocked

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., departs from a Senate Republican luncheon in the Hart Building after a coronavirus stimulus bill did not pass in the Senate.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., departs from a Senate Republican luncheon in the Hart Building after a coronavirus stimulus bill did not pass in the Senate. (Caroline Brehman/CQ Roll Call)

In today’s episode, we look at why Senate Republicans weren’t able to pass a coronavirus relief bill, making the prospect of another rescue package before the presidential election in November unlikely. We also have the latest health policy news.

Show Notes:

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