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A ‘skinny version’ of federal coronavirus relief could come soon

Aug 19, 2020, 2:45 PM | Updated: Aug 20, 2020, 7:28 am

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enate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer of N.Y., left, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Democrats and Republicans in Congress might be close to negotiating through their stalemate over the next big coronavirus relief package. KIRO Radio’s Dave Ross and reporter Aaron Granillo give us an update.

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A ‘skinny version’ of federal coronavirus relief could come soon