Rushing to shore up a $2 trillion economic stimulus effort that is already under strain, Congress could move as early as this week to approve another $250 billion in aid for small businesses, after the Trump administration asked for additional funds to support an overwhelming demand for help. The request for a quick infusion of… Continue reading With Demand Soaring, Congress Weighs Adding $250 Billion in Small-Business Aid
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Trump Administration Seeking $850 Billion Stimulus Package
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is pitching Senate Republicans on a roughly $850 billion economic stimulus package, according to two people familiar with the matter, as the Trump administration works to craft more legislation to cushion the economic blow of the coronavirus pandemic. The proposal comes as lawmakers are weighing the next stages in the… Continue reading Trump Administration Seeking $850 Billion Stimulus Package