GOP Senator Slammed for Touting Provision of Covid Relief Bill After Voting Against It
GOP Senator Slammed for Touting Provision of Covid Relief Bill After Voting Against It Mediaite 3/11/2021 Senator Roger Wicker (R- MS) touted one key provision of the covid relief bill after the House passed it on Wednesday afternoon. Wicker took note of the direct aid going to the restaurant industry, saying, “This funding will ensure small businesses can survive the pandemic by helping to adapt their operations and keep their employees on the payroll.” Independent restaurant operators have won $28.6 billion worth of targeted relief. This funding will ensure small businesses can survi...