House Democrats set the bar for next coronavirus relief bill
CQ Budget, Ep. 154
House Democrats on Tuesday released their proposal for the fifth coronavirus relief bill. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt discuss what’s in the $3 trillion bill, how the legislation sets a starting point for future negotiations with Republicans and why progressives aren’t happy with the package.
Show notes:
- Democrats’ $3 trillion virus aid bill back on for House vote Friday
- Fed’s Powell to Congress: Economy needs more fiscal relief
- Bill would add food aid, give ethanol, livestock loss relief
- States, local governments would get $1 trillion in Democrats’ aid package
- Democrats widen eligibility for payroll loans, but add no funds
