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Progressives exploded in frustration Tuesday as the Senate prepared to pass an interim funding bill for coronavirus relief that once again included no funding for the Post Office, food banks, or election security, and provided no bailout oversight and no funding for states and cities—leading critics to wonder why Democratic lawmakers refused to use their leverage and hold up the bill.
"This isn't good," tweeted The Nation's national affairs correspondent Jeet Heer. "It's imperative to get money out the door fast but these are one sided agreements."

'Democrats Cave': Senate Interim Funding Bill for Coronavirus Relief Spurns Progressive Priorities | Common Dreams
"This isn't good."


Senate passes $484 billion coronavirus deal after weeks of deadlock
The legislation delivers funding to small businesses, hospitals and for testing.
