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NEWS: HOYER on Dem Caucus call tells rank and file that while Covid relief negotiations continue, he’s planning to bring $2.2at HEROES 2.0 to the floor TODAY, per source on call
But Hoyer told members to keep Thurs and Fri flexible, which indicates they believe a deal is within reach.
*$2.2T*
Any potential House vote on $2.2T covid package would come after planned phone call between Mnuchin/Pelosi. Mnuchin expected to counter with something in range of $1.5T

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