Pelosi, McConnell discuss COVID relief as pressure builds
By ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Capitol Hill’s top leaders have spoken about COVID-19 relief for the first time in a month. The conversation between House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell adds to tentative optimism that a medium-sized aid package might break free after months of Washington toxicity and deadlock. The phone call between the two leaders — who are frequent rivals but proven dealmakers — came the day after the Democratic speaker signaled a willingness to make major concessions in search of a COVID rescue package. Pelosi’s spokesman said the conversation was “about their shared commitment to completing an omnibus and COVID relief as soon as possible.”
Pelosi, McConnell discuss COVID relief as pressure builds
