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Schumer: "We are close to an agreement. It's not a done deal yet. But we are very close. For Democrats, this has always been about getting the American people the relief they need," "We Democrats would have liked to go considerably further" — PolitiTweet.org

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McConnell sounds very upbeat: "We made major headway for hammering out a targeted relief package ... that can pass both chambers by bipartisan majorities" "We agreed we will not leave town until we've made a law" — PolitiTweet.org

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The rush for House and Senate members to take credit for this stimulus deal (if/when it’s finalized) will be epic — PolitiTweet.org

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President Trump, progressives and Hawley pushing new round of checks, but likely to be short of $1200 to keep overall price tag low — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @marianne_levine: Congressional leaders are closing in on an agreement to provide a new tranche of coronavirus relief. McConnell this ev… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @heatherscope: NEW: As Big Four close in on a deal, the Congressional Progressive Caucus is considering taking a hardline and voting AGA… — PolitiTweet.org

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After recognizing Biden, McConnell and GOP turned to squashing effort to contest election in Congress “There was encouragement on the phone for us to accept the result, as much as it’s not what we would have envisioned for the next four years,” said Sen. Capito — PolitiTweet.org

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McConnell has to work with Biden for years, but also has to work with Trump on lame duck legislation and winning Georgia. “The whole thing has been a delicate balancing act to hold our base together for Georgia,” said a Republican senator of the slow recognition that Trump lost — PolitiTweet.org

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How GOP let Trump down gently — Before recognizing Biden as next president, McConnell was careful to make sure Trump was in the loop. He transmitted a message to the White House ahead of time that he would be giving remarks congratulating Biden https://t.co/Qq5Sv72hfT — PolitiTweet.org

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story here https://t.co/1gaD3eAQTR — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @sarahnferris: "Top lawmakers are vowing to keep Congress in session until they pass a coronavirus relief deal, the strongest signal yet… — PolitiTweet.org

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The Senate has confirmed Thomas Kirsch to fill ACB"s seat on the Seventh Circuit — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @AlexThomp: .@tylerpager @zcolman scoop that it's Granholm for Energy Secretary. — PolitiTweet.org

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McConnell says top congressional leaders have agreed to stay in Washington until they get an agreement An agreement on getting an agreement — PolitiTweet.org

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Schumer: “no comment. No comment. No comment. Keep trying. I’ll just say it was a good meeting that’s all” — PolitiTweet.org

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McCarthy says Big Four leaders making progress on year-end deal and will meet again at 7:30 pm — PolitiTweet.org

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@igorbobic Easy listening mix — PolitiTweet.org

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Graham introduces Sect. 230 repeal bill as Trump prepares to veto NDAA over this issue: "My legislation will repeal Section 230 on January 1, 2023, unless Congress acts sooner. Congress will have two years to find an acceptable alternative" — PolitiTweet.org

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A new underground rail line in the Biden administration will go right to the wine cave — PolitiTweet.org

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@jtuckermartin Could be in a good location. Maybe you just like the real estate — PolitiTweet.org

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@StephenGutowski @DavidRutz @katherinemiller @JonahDispatch I like Rock Creek Parkway for sheer death-defying excitement. — PolitiTweet.org

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“We’re not leaving without a covid package,” McConnell tells reporters. “No matter how long it takes.” — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @tylerpager: NEWS: Joe Biden has selected Pete Buttigieg to serve as secretary of transportation, per people familiar. Story coming with… — PolitiTweet.org

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@BrendanBuck Before Trump, this was a pretty reliable sentiment among conservative groups and Levin, etc. They are always anti GOP leadership — PolitiTweet.org

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"They also discussed the challenging environment the President-elect will confront, with a divided nation, the ongoing pandemic, a struggling economy, and a rising China. The senator wished him well.” — PolitiTweet.org

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Romney spoke to Biden, as well “Senator Romney congratulated President-elect Biden on his win and expressed admiration for his willingness to endure the rigors of a presidential campaign and serve in the nation’s highest office," his office says. — PolitiTweet.org

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Twist: Sen. Gary Peters announces that Christopher Krebs will testify tomorrow in Sen. Ron Johnson's hearing on the election — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @alizaslav: President-elect Biden says he spoke to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell today, per @sarahmucha "I had a good conversation w… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @heatherscope: Pelosi moves to break stimulus stalemate with Four Corners meeting this afternoon. Invite comes as window is closing fo… — PolitiTweet.org

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More positive momentum on covid today and a 4 corners meeting but ... some Rs concerned the bipartisan group bill doesn’t reflect restrictions like the Hyde Amendment, which bars federal funds from going to abortions, per sources ⁦@heatherscope⁩ https://t.co/1gaD3eAQTR — PolitiTweet.org