Biden release of oil reserves to blunt gas prices draws skepticism from friends and foes

President Biden’s announcement Thursday that the U.S. will release nearly 200 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve over the next several months was met with skepticism from Republicans, energy experts and even some in his own party. Both allies and foes were unsure that the planned release … The Washington Times stories: White House

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$908 billion coronavirus aid bill draws conservative backing in U.S. Congress – Reuters

$ 908 billion coronavirus aid bill draws conservative backing in U.S. Congress  Reuters Pressure rises on U.S. Congress to pass coronavirus aid bill, as leaders joust  Reuters India Bipartisan group pitches $ 908bn Covid-19 relief to break deadlock in Congress  The Guardian Pelosi and McConnell resume talks as Congress rushes to strike a Covid stimulus deal  CNBC Deal on fresh U.S. coronavirus relief eluding congressional Republicans, Democrats  WGN TV Chicago View Full Coverage on Google News “us congress” – Google News

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