Does President Trump's COVID Case Affect the Odds of a Second Stimulus Check?

Americans have been waiting for Congress to pass new stimulus legislation for several months, and while there has been some progress made, there is no agreement just yet. President Donald Trump has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, and while this may seem like it could impede stimulus efforts, one prominent party in the negotiations believes it could have the opposite effect.

Lawmakers have been trying to come to a compromise on a new coronavirus relief package for months. Some of the most important provisions of the CARES Act, such as enhanced unemployment benefits and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for small businesses, have expired. And initial talks broke down in August.

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