National Political Round-Up: Stimulus Talks and Historic Cabinet Picks

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🗓️ 18 December 2020

⏱️ 26 minutes

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Congressional leaders and the White House on Thursday appeared to inch closer to finalizing a $900 billion coronavirus relief package, but several sticking points remain. Among them: Republicans want to restrict the power of the Federal Reserve to bail out businesses while Democrats are demanding more help for states. We’ll hear the latest on the negotiations. We’ll also get an update on President-elect Joe Biden’s latest cabinet appointments including his historic pick of Native American Rep. Deb Haaland as Interior Secretary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:52.5	Congressional leaders and the White House appeared yesterday to be edging closer to a deal on a $900 billion dollar coronavirus relief package, but important details still need to be worked out. At nine, we'll hear the latest and we'll also talk about President-elect Biden's historic cabinet appointments. Then at 930, Lake Tahoe's winter season typically provides an
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