Sanders said the money would give Americans 'the assistance they need to pay their bills and take care of their families.'
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders replaced his post-primary speech Tuesday with an address to Americans about his economic proposals to combat the spread of coronavirus in the U.S. and assist those who are affected by the virus.
Sanders' comments came as voters in three states—Florida, Illinois and Arizona—went to the polls to cast their ballots. Ohio, which had originally been expected to hold its primaries today, closed its polling places due to the potential spread of coronavirus. Among Sanders' proposals was a monthly payment of $2,000 for as long as the coronavirus crisis lasts.
"We need to provide a direct emergency $2,000 cash payment to every household in America every month for the duration of the crisis to provide them with the assistance they need to pay their bills and take care of their families," Sanders said.
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders outlined his coronavirus emergency financial package proposals during a speech Tuesday.
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