Schumer, speaking from the Senate floor, said that it was the preference of Democrats to work with Republicans on a sixth coronavirus relief package, but that if GOP senators wanted to move too slowly, or go smaller than Democrats think necessary, they will move more aid without GOP support. The dangers of undershooting our response are far greater than overshooting . so the Senate as early as next week will begin the process of considering a very strong COVID relief bill, Schumer said from the Senate floor.
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He added that if Republicans decide to oppose this urgent and necessary legislation, we will have to move forward without them.
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By Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times - Thursday, January 28, 2021
Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer said Thursday his chamber will begin work on a COVID-19 relief package next week, urging his colleagues to act fast.
The New York Democrat said news Thursday that the economy shrank 3.5% in the last year the worst since World War II increases the pressure on lawmakers to provide help to closing businesses, schools that are still closed and families who have mortgages coming due.
“Given these economic numbers, the need to act big and bold is urgent,” Mr. Schumer said. “We need recovery and rescue quickly. Everywhere you look alarm bells are ringing.”
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