WASHINGTON, April 13 — The two top Democrats in the US Congress called on Republicans today to work toward new bipartisan coronavirus legislation, citing a lack of funding for the national testing needed to begin to reopen the US economy. Two days ago, Republicans renewed their push for a US$250...
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called on Republicans to 'quit the political posturing'. — Reuters pic
WASHINGTON, April 13 — The two top Democrats in the US Congress called on Republicans today to work toward new bipartisan coronavirus legislation, citing a lack of funding for the national testing needed to begin to reopen the US economy. Two days ago, Republicans renewed their push for a US$250 billion measure to help small businesses cope with the pandemic while doubling down on their opposition to Democratic efforts to broaden the legislation to include other provisions.
"We have real problems facing this country, and it's time for the Republicans to quit the political posturing by proposing bills they know will not pass either chamber and get serious and work with us towards a solution," House of RepresentativesThe disagreement began with a skirmish on the floor of the Senate last week, when Republicans on Thursday failed to ram their small measure through Democratic opposition.
Republicans then blocked a Democratic measure that would have set aside some of the lending for community- and minority-owned banks, aided hospitals and expanded food support for the poor. — Reuters
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