White House negotiations with Democrats over another pandemic aid bill have come to naught so far.<br />Congress left town on Tuesday without passing another one, as virus cases surge across the nation, and the economic recovery threatens to grind to a halt.<br />Business Insider reports that the prospect of more coronavirus aid is uncertain during a 'lame-duck session.'<br />Such a session takes place in an even-numbered year, between the general election and the first session of the new Congress.<br />The next deadline Congress faces is December 11. It must approve another spending bill to prevent a government shutdown.<br />President Donald Trump supports another stimulus package.<br />But his position has veered from cutting off relief negotiations to pressing for more money than Democrats.
