COVID-19 Stimulus Package Deal Expected Soon

By Steve Bynum
Virus Outbreak Congress
FILE - In this June 30, 2020, file photo, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer of Md., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill, in Washington. Lawmakers are giving themselves more time to sort through their end-of-session business on government spending and COVID-19 relief, preparing a one-week stopgap spending bill that would prevent a shutdown this weekend. Alex Brandon, File / AP Photo
Virus Outbreak Congress
FILE - In this June 30, 2020, file photo, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer of Md., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill, in Washington. Lawmakers are giving themselves more time to sort through their end-of-session business on government spending and COVID-19 relief, preparing a one-week stopgap spending bill that would prevent a shutdown this weekend. Alex Brandon, File / AP Photo

COVID-19 Stimulus Package Deal Expected Soon

By Steve Bynum
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After months of delay and gridlock, Democrats and Republicans in Congress appear close to a deal that would provide $908 billion in stimulus and relief for Americans, U.S. companies and state and local governments.

Reset checks in with Democratic Congressman Brad Schneider for the details.

GUEST: Brad Schneider, U.S. Congressman of Illinois’ 10th District