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#NEW: Sec. Mnuchin & WH COS Mark Meadows give update on progress of COVID-stimulus talks following a 3+hour meeting with Pelosi & Schumer today:

“I think we would also characterize the discussions as the most productive we’ve had to date...” (Thread)
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#NEW Sec. Mnuchin on stimulus talks:

“There’s clearly a subset of issues where we both agree on very much. We’re very interested in extending enhanced unemployment insurance, We’re very interested in schools...in jobs....liability insurance is very important to us.” (Thread)

Sec. Mnuchin on stimulus talks:

“I would characterize this as there’s still a lot of work to do. We’ve agreed that tomorrow the staff will meet and make additional progress...& then Monday Chief Meadows and I expect to meet again with them to continue our discussions.” (Thread)

#NEW: Sec. Mnuchin on stimulus talks:

“It is a priority for the President to make sure that we deal with the issue that unemployment has run out and the rental eviction.” (Thread)

#NEW: Meadows on stimulus talks:

“The President is checking in literally on an hourly basis to see we’re progressing and yet it really gets to you—it’s time to make a deal.”

“We’re still a long ways apart and I don’t want to suggest that a deal is imminent because it is not.”