Wide swath of economy seeks share of COVID-19 rescue package
As Congress works on a rescue package to help shore up a U.S. economy hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic, a wide swath of business, from the solar power industry to casinos and hotels, along with doctors, nurses and educators are urging lawmakers to give them a share of the pie.
The House has passed an estimated $100 billion aid package of sick pay, emergency food aid and free virus testing. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell promised “significant and bold new steps above and beyond what the House has passed.”
And the White House is pitching an $850 billion aid package, with other proposals likely to follow.
HEALTH INDUSTRY
America’s hospitals, doctors and nurses are asking Congress to provide at least $1 billion in emergency funding and to not offset that with cuts to other programs. The CEOs of associations representing all three entities sent a letter to congressional leaders detailing the reasons they need the help.
They said financial support would help them obtain supplies, rapidly increase infection control training, build or retrofit separate areas in their locations to screen and treat and expand their ability to perform telemedicine, among other things.
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CASINOS
The American Gaming Association says the casino industry has been pushed into a near standstill by the pandemic, as states close casinos as part of their effort to stem the spread of COVID-19.
Bill Miller, president and CEO of the trade association, said they are seeking "direct grant assistance, loan guarantees, or meaningful refundable tax credits that can free up operating capital today" so they can support their employees.
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The healthcare industry should be getting money. The casinos should not. However it wouldn't surprise that Trump would give them some.