Mnuchin expresses hope a deal is 'very close' on $2 trillion coronavirus aid package in U.S. Senate
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A far-reaching coronavirus economic stimulus package remained stalled in the U.S. Senate on Monday as lawmakers haggled over its provisions, but the U.S. Treasury secretary voiced confidence a deal would be reached soon.Democrats said the $2 trillion (1.72 trillion pounds) measure contained too little money for states and hospitals and not enough restrictions on a fund to help big businesses.A 49-46 vote fell short of the 60 votes needed to advance, as the..