Pressure for quick action on next relief bill strains GOP unity

The Hill logoThe pressure on Congress to act swiftly on another round of coronavirus relief is creating tension among Republicans.

While some GOP lawmakers are seeking to hold back, at least for now, on charging forward with another massive economic package, others such as Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) are calling for a rapid infusion of federal aid costing trillions of dollars.

At the state level, Republican Gov. Larry Hogan of Maryland, the chairman of the National Governors Association, is spearheading a push for an additional $500 billion to states. Continue reading.