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Republican have pushed for a clean bill to add $251 billion to the program, while Democrats have pushed to set aside a portion of the additional PPP funds for lenders that work with underserved communities
</p> The powerful lobby argues the sheer number of lawsuits could overwhelm businesses.
</p> Despite the partisanship and gridlock normally associated with Congress, particularly in an election year, the current pandemic could provide enough momentum to get an anti-price gouging bill across
</p> [jwp-video n=”1″]</p> By Tuesday, more than 125,000 people had died from the coronavirus pandemic worldwide, as known infections exceeded 1.8 million.
bill approved last month.
</p> The program was established in the third COVID-19 rescue bill and provided with $349 billion in funds.
</p> The producers are left with animals to feed as packing plants close or slow operations to control the spread of COVID-19 among their employees.
</p> But the two investor groups are taking slightly different tacks, as private equity appears to be counting on Congress to deliver changes in the next economic rescue bill, while venture capitalists
They were hit hard by a steep decline in ridership and received $25 billion in the last coronavirus spending bill (PL 116-136), largely to triage the immediate impact of the pandemic on ridership.
</p> Pelosi and Schumer also called for the bill to include an additional $100 billion for hospitals and other health care facilities as well as $150 billion for state and local governments.
</p> [jwp-video n=”1″]</p> Supporters of locally and regionally focused agriculture say they have a claim on the funds since the law specifically mentions “producers who supply local food systems” along
</p> Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy said he talked Tuesday with Interior Secretary David Bernhardt about protecting oil and gas jobs.
</p> “The bill that they put forth will not get unanimous support in the House, it just won’t,” Pelosi said.</p> Pelosi outlined specific items Democrats want to see in their version.
As coronavirus infections have yet to peak in the United States, there is no expectation of Congress reconvening to take up a bill that would have the veto-proof support necessary to go over Trump’s head
</p> The issue raised by members of the Nevada congressional delegation, as well as Sen.
Schumer are pushing to include an additional $100 billion for hospitals and community health centers in an “interim” economic aid bill to replenish the Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses,
</p> [jwp-video n=”1″]</p> Many families are delaying routine physical exams and vaccinations for their children, often on the advice of physicians.
</p> Massie is the Kentucky Republican who objected to clearing the massive relief bill by voice vote on March 27, citing the constitutional requirement that a quorum, or majority, of House members be