U.S. jobless benefit at risk as Congress talks stall

Both parties agree on funds for more personal protective equipment for health care workers and increased money for education

This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy.U.S. congressional Republicans and Democrats, struggling to reach a deal to provide more aid to those hurt by the coronavirus pandemic, slid on Wednesday toward letting a $600-per-week unemployment benefit lapse when it expires this week.

Earlier on Wednesday, Republican President Donald Trump said he was in no hurry to act despite the tight deadlines. Mnuchin said there was a “subset of issues” on which all sides agree, including more personal protective equipment for health care workers and increased funds for education. Amid the legislative infighting, Republican Representative Louie Gohmert, a Trump ally who has balked at wearing a mask, said he had tested positive for COVID-19.Congress has so far passed more than $3-trillion in funding intended to ease the pandemic’s heavy human and economic toll.

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