Congressional negotiations on an interim coronavirus aid bill to further help small businesses and hospitals hit a snag Monday as Democrats continued to push for money for state and local governments.
Negotiators said earlier Monday that they were nearing an agreement, but a disagreement unfolded over the state and local funding — a nonstarter for Republicans, two sources told NBC News.
A number of governors including New York’s Andrew Cuomo have been calling on Congress for weeks to send their states financial assistance. Administration officials told lawmakers during a call Sunday that the funding would not be included in the legislation.
