If Senate can’t agree to a deal Friday before Summer break you won’t get coronavirus stimulus money for at least a MONTH
THE second round of stimulus checks might not come for at least a month if Senate cannot agree a deal by this Friday.
The lawmakers go into recess on August 7 and do not resume until September 8.
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"This was the longest meeting we’ve had and it was more productive than the other meetings," he said.
"We're not close yet, but it was a productive discussion — now each side knows where they’re at."
Meadows said on Thursday: "I'm not very optimistic that we will have any kind of an agreement on a comprehensive bill in the near future."
"Economists across the spectrum say it’s a terrible idea. This is how serious they are about these negotiations."
However, he told the Washington Post: "Hopefully we can come together behind some package we can agree on in the next few weeks."
If lawmakers make the decision before the August 7 recess - and signs off on the act right away - the next checks could be sent in August.