House Democratic leaders have put together a $3 trillion coronavirus stimulus package that is chock-full of items that have little connection to combatting the deadly outbreak or helping Americans who have been hit-hard by the pandemic and its economic fallout.
Speaking from the House floor Friday, Representative Virginia Foxx called it a"socialist wish list."It has no chance of ever making it into law, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and President Donald Trump have both repeatedly vowed.
Another $40 million would go the U.S. Geological Survey for research related to wildlife-borne disease. The novel coronavirus is believed to have begun with animals before humans were infected. In addition to new laptops for members, the $5 million for House technology upgrades would cover the purchase of satellite phone, Wi-Fi Hotspots and satellite bandwidth expansion so Congress can work remotely.
At least $5 million in the bill would go to museums and libraries, while $250 million would be set aside for grants to help formerly incarcerated people and prevent recidivism.
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