Senate approves Skinny Bill for new job benefits

Today, the senate will vote on whether to move forward with a new coronavirus relief deal.

The trillion dollar proposal has been slimmed down to 500 billion.

THE TRILLION DOLLAR PROPOSALHAS BEEN SLIMMED DOWN TO500-BILLION.THE SO-CALLED "SKINNY" BILLFROM SENATE REPUBLICANS CALLSFOR: 300- DOLLARS A WEEK INENHANCED JOBLESS BENEFITS,EXTENDS THE PAYCHECK PROTECTIONPROGRAM AND PROVIDES 105-BILLION IN EDUCATION FUNDS.IT DOES NOT INCLUDE STIMULUSCHECKS OR ADDITIONAL STATE AID.DEMOCRATS HAVE INDICATED THATTHEY WON'T ACCEPT A DEAL THATSMALL.THAT WOULD LEAVE LAWMAKERSSTALLED ONCE AGAIN MAKING ITUNLIKELY TO HAVE A DEAL BY THEELECTION.ACCORDING TO A NEW BOOK -