Early Divisions As Congress Weighs Next Help For Economy

WASHINGTON (AP) – The bipartisan partnership that propelled a $2.2 trillion economic rescue package through Congress just days ago is already showing signs of strain. And that is raising questions about how quickly calls for massive followup legislation may bear fruit. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is collecting ideas for Congress’ next stab at stabilizing an economy knocked into free fall by the coronavirus outbreak. But top congressional Republicans say that first, it’s time to pause and see how the $2.2 trillion measure is working. Republicans will have their own ideas about what the next bill should look like.