Their request comes in response to the Trump administration’s call for more than $250 billion to help ailing small businesses.
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand discusses the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on New York State and the federal government’s response.
Pelosi and Schumer’s request tops $500 billion, with $250 billion going to small businesses with half of the funds going to those businesses owned and operated by women, minorities, and veterans; $100 billion for hospitals, community health centers and health systems; $150 billion for state and local governments; and a 15 percent increase in food stamp benefits.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, March 17, 2020. It’s also unclear what House Democrats will do should the Senate approve the $250 billion request on Thursday.
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