3:37 p.m. – New COVID-19 aid package faces resistance from Iowa Republicans in Congress Democrats in Congress are gearing up to work on the latest round of coronavirus aid as soon as next week. But the $1.9 trillion dollar proposal is facing resistance among Republicans, including in Iowa. The latest coronavirus aid package is a major policy goal for the new Biden Administration. The AP and others have reported that Democrats may be able to push the bill through without Republican support. But GOP lawmakers have their critiques. Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says she’s opposed to a provision that would raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour.