Sarah Silbiger | Bloomberg | Getty Images Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell said he hopes to approve further funding for the small business loan program this Thursday.
"I will work with Secretary Mnuchin and Leader Schumer and hope to approve further funding for the Paycheck Protection Program by unanimous consent or voice vote during the next scheduled Senate session on Thursday, he said.
Congress late last month approved a $350 billion small business program as part of a more than $2 trillion stimulus bill passed aimed at helping the economy recover from the coronavirus pandemic. Administration officials and lawmakers have acknowledged the loan program may not be enough.This is breaking news. Please check back for updates.
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