Schumer says a deal might be reached but McConnell, McCarthy continue to back PPP-only infusion.

As numbers spike, Gov. Phil Murphy has to shut more projects, but exempts critical infrastructure, utility, medical, and emergency projects with stricter safety; fines of up to $1000 could be imposed.

Teams are working behind the scenes on longer-lead time COVID-19 retrofits and conversions for hospitals, hotels and dormitories. Many of these are aimed at increasing the supply of coronavirus-patient intensive care units and airborne infection isolation rooms to protect health-care workers.

Treasury's action responds to complaint from Associated General Contractors of America.