Bargainers: Bipartisan Deal Near On Trimmed $10B COVID Bill

A bipartisan group of senators has proposed a $10 billion COVID relief package, significantly less than the $22 billion initially requested by the White House. The funding will focus on vaccines, treatments, and testing, with half allocated for treatments. Health officials will have discretion over spending. Democrats emphasize urgency, while Republicans demand fiscal responsibility and a Congressional Budget Office score. The bill aims for approval before the Easter break, despite a tight timeline.

What is the amount of spending proposed by the bipartisan group of senators for COVID relief?

How does the proposed funding compare to the initial request made by the White House?

What discretion do health officials have regarding the spending of the COVID relief funds?

What is the urgency expressed by the White House regarding the COVID funding bill?

What are some of the concerns raised by Republicans regarding the new round of COVID funding?