Senate Working to Finish Stimulus; Trump Supports Equity Stakes

Congress is negotiating the path forward on a third legislative push to alleviate the coronavirus crisis—a massive $1.3 trillion fiscal stimulus that might include double-barreled checks for U.S. households. The package could include a lift of spending restrictions on Medicare payments and a fix for surprise medical bills. A part of the administration’s stimulus plan could also allow the government to hold equity in companies that benefit from it.

Here’s what Bloomberg Government is tracking so far today.

Senate Going at ‘Warp Speed’ to Finalize Stimulus Today

Congressional leaders raced to draft legislation today for the next virus-related economic rescue ...