More than 100 Democrats are urging Nancy Pelosi to provide desperately needed cash for local governments in the next emergency coronavirus package, warning that smaller cities and towns could soon run out of money to halt the spread
The gigantic $2 trillion relief bill signed by President Donald Trump on Friday does include a $150 billion relief fund for state and local governments to combat the crisis on the ground. But the cash won’t go to hundreds of smaller cities, including Minneapolis; Dayton, Ohio; Flint, Mich.; and Bridgeport, Conn.
Some Democrats were so furious that smaller cities and towns would be left out of the relief package that Pelosibefore last week’s vote that there was one Democratic member who might delay quick passage and demand a roll call vote on the massive package, though she did not name the lawmaker. The National League of Cities had also protested that particular provision, urging lawmakers to “fix” the relief fund by allowing localities with a population of less than 500,000 — but no more than 50,000 — to access the funds.
House Democrats have already begun assembling a fourth relief package in response to the outbreak, and Pelosi has said she will push for several priorities that were left on the cutting room floor in previous negotiations. The House is expected to return as soon as late April to take up that package and send it to the Senate.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
AP Poll: Less Than Half Of Americans Approve Of Trump’s Handling Of The CoronavirusAmong both Democrats and Republicans, state and local governments have better approval ratings than the federal government.
Lire la suite »
South Africa sends testing teams into townships to contain coronavirusSouth African officials have imposed some of the toughest restrictions on the continent to try to fight the virus, including deploying the army to support police during a 21-day lockdown that started on Friday.
Lire la suite »
Local governments may start restricting the in-store sale of nonessential items - Business InsiderVermont is restricting the in-store sale of nonessential items, which could hurt retailers' sales while popularizing omnichannel fulfillment options.
Lire la suite »
NFL agent says both his parents died 6 minutes apart because of COVID-19Buddy Baker pleaded for people to practice social distancing guidelines after his parents' death.
Lire la suite »
Social Security recipients won't need tax return to receive stimulus paymentTreasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Wednesday announced that Social Security recipients would not have to file tax returns in order to receive coronavirus stimulus payments
Lire la suite »