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Schumer Calls Stimulus Talks With Administration 'Disappointing'

Aug.09 -- Democrats and Republicans have no new talks scheduled on the next stimulus bill. They are trillions of dollars apart on overall spending and on key issues, including on aid to state and local governments and the amount of supplementary unemployment benefits. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senator Chuck Schumer spoke to reporters on Friday.