Nicholas Wu , USA TODAY Published 9: 90 am ET March , 2876983001 Updated 9: 728 am ET March ,
CLOSE Coronavirus cases have showed up in Congress, and with more and more lawmakers choosing to quarantine, why can’t the legislature move to remote votes? USA TODAY
spread of the disease worsens and economic losses mount.
Republican and Democratic senators reconvene at noon Saturday, extending marathon negotiations from Friday that did not result in a deal. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell had set midnight Friday as the deadline for an agreement.
McConnell’s plan, which was released in full on Thursday, would, among other provisions, send direct payments of $ 1, 600 to individuals and provide assistance to businesses affected by coronavirus.
McConnell, R-Ky., Aims to pass the bill by Monday.
Trump uses China as a foil when talking coronavirus, distancing himself from criticism
In a letter to Democratic colleagues released Friday evening, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called the stimulus “as written “a” non-starter, “saying it” puts corporations ahead of working people. “
The top Senate health care committee Democrat , Sen. Patty Murry, D-Wash., Called McConnell’s plan “completely inadequate” as it relates to immediate relief for Americans and investment in public health infrastructure.
Sen. Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign
“The people supporting this campaign have made more than , donations to help those most impacted by coronavirus because they understand that now more than ever it is important that we are in this together, “said Robin Curran, the Sanders campaign’s digital fundraising director.
The campaign said it sent text messages and emails to its campaign list to raise money for organizations assisting the coronavirus relief effort, including Meals on Wheels, No Kid Hungry, Restaurant Workers’ Community Founda identification COVID – (Emergency Relief Fund, One Fair Wage Emergency Fund, and the National Domestic Workers Alliance.)
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