Fight over next coronavirus aid bill kicks into high gear in U.S. Congress

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - After passing $3 trillion (2.4 trillion pounds) of coronavirus relief in a rare run of bipartisanship, Republicans and Democrats in the U.S. Congress girded for a new battle over federal assistance to states and local governments grappling with the deadly outbreak. Spurred on by governors and local officials, Democrats have put out the word they want to provide a sizable rescue package as part of a broader bill - one that could total at least $2 trillion in coming..