Pelosi Says It’s Tuesday or Bust if White House Wants a Pre-Election Stimulus...
The Democratic House Speaker said if a deal isn't reached by Tuesday evening, a package won't be likely before Nov. 3.
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The House Speaker says the president's recently boosted proposal still doesn't go far enough.
"The Speaker continues to hope that, by the end of the day Tuesday, we will have clarity on whether we will be able to pass a bill before the election," her spokeswoman tweeted.