Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer tears into 'completely inadequate' GOP stimulus proposal
Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Democrats must unite against Senate Republicans' new, slimmed-down proposal for fresh stimulus, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said in a ThursdayThe GOP is floating a bill expected to cost $500 billion for replenishing select relief programs.
The New York Democrat also lambasted the lack of funds for rental assistance, safe elections, and food aid, saying the GOP bill tries to "give the appearance of action" instead of meeting economic needs.Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer urged his caucus on Thursday to unite against Senate Republicans' latest stimulus proposal as the spending-bill standoff rages on.
Senate Republicans are floating a bill expected to cost $500 billion, well below the size pursued by Democrats. Passing such a measure would allow the GOP to make "another unacceptable and ineffective attempt at providing relief," Schumer wrote in a Thursday"Republicans may call their proposal 'skinny,' but it would be more appropriate to call it 'emaciated,'" the minority leader wrote.
House Democrats passed a $3.5 trillion package in May but have since indicated they are willing to back a bill with $2.2 trillion in aid. White House chief of staff Mark Meadows told reporters on Friday the administration is willing to pass a bill with $1.3 trillion in relief, an increase from the previous $1 trillion offer.
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