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Schumer requests $8.5B to battle coronavirus, rejecting Trump budget demand as inadequate

By Susan Ferrechio
Published February 26, 2020 2:35pm ET
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Schumer requests $8.5B to battle coronavirus, rejecting Trump budget demand as inadequate
Senate Democrats plan to seek $8.5 billion in new federal funding to battle the coronavirus outbreak after condemning President Trump’s $2.5 billion request as inadequate. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer “is preparing a detailed Senate request” for the money, a top aide told the Washington Examiner. “Expect Schumer’s request to be finalized this morning and […]

Senate Democrats plan to seek $8.5 billion in new federal funding to battle the coronavirus outbreak after condemning President Trump’s $2.5 billion request as inadequate.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer “is preparing a detailed Senate request” for the money, a top aide told the Washington Examiner.

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