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"It needs to start now or it's not going to be able to get done," said Murray, who is the ranking Democrat on the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, referring to bipartisan negotiations.
McConnell's refusal to begin bipartisan talks over the last several weeks "has created needless uncertainty and pain for millions of families who are still reeling from the public health and economic crises," Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Wednesday.
Indeed, bipartisan talks have yet to begin, as McConnell instead seeks to get Republicans on the same page with the White House.
In appearances in Kentucky this week, McConnell has laid out broad outlines of the GOP plan, which include liability protections for companies, aid to schools and money for hospitals and businessesDemocrats want another round of enhanced unemployment benefits, something top Republicans say would discourage businesses from rehiring.
And amid President Donald Trump's demands to reopen schools, Vice President Mike Pence suggested that the White House wants state and local aid conditioned on schools reopening, just as Senate Democratic leaders have proposed $430 billion to assist with schools reopeningAccording to aides, the White House has asked Senate Republicans to present them with a legislative framework for the next package by Friday.
Pressure is building on GOP leadership to find a path forward, as some Republican lawmakers up for reelection show eagerness to pass another stimulus bill with voters struggling amid the pandemic.
"There are still tremendous needs," said Sen. Susan Collins, a Republican from Maine and one of the most vulnerable Republicans in the Senate