Last night, top Congressional leaders on both sides ironed out details on a second covid relief bill. They met until just after midnight, and sources say it was the first meaningful conversation between all four party leaders in months. A deal is expected to happen soon. Lawmakers are hoping to seal an agreement as early as tonight, that would extend aid to individuals and businesses and help ship coronavirus vaccines to millions. Earlier today, on the Senate floor, Majority leader Mitch McConnell said they were close to a new COVID-19 agreement which will pass with bi-partisan support in both chambers. Pressure for a deal is intense, as unemployment benefits run out December 26th for more than 10 million Americans. Many businesses are barely hanging on after nine months of the pandemic, and money is needed to distribute new vaccines that are finally offering hope for returning the country to normal. Capitol Hill Correspondent, Erik Rosales reports.
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