"Time is of the essence" to reach deal on next round of coronavirus relief, Nancy Pelosi says

But Pelosi stressed that as local and state governments face cash crunches because of lost revenue, ensuring they have access to federal aid is crucial.Health care workers, police officers, firefighters, teachers and sanitation workers are "at risk of losing their jobs" as localities are forced to make cuts, she said."Many of these people risk their lives to save lives, and now they may lose their jobs," Pelosi said.McConnell has also been pushing for the next legislative package passed by Congress to include liability protections for businesses as employees begin returning to work with states easing restrictions.Pelosi did not dismiss the possibility that liability protections would be part of a bipartisan package, saying Democrats "have no red lines," but noted the "best protections" for employers and workers is to follow workplace guidelines from the Occupational Health and Safety Administration."That protects the workers, protects their lives as well as protects the employer if they follow the guidelines," Pelosi said.