White House in talks to add $250bn in emergency aid for small businesses
Treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin says he has consulted with congressional leaders on the need for the second round of funding
07 April 2020 - 21:28
Washington — The Trump administration on Tuesday asked Congress for an additional $250bn in emergency economic aid for small US businesses reeling from the coronavirus pandemic, as Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell pushed for passage as soon as Thursday.
In a posting on Twitter, treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin said he had consulted with congressional leaders on the need for the second round of funding...
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