U.S. Senate Democratic leader urges passage of coronavirus relief bill


Reuters | Washington DC | Updated: 17-03-2020 21:56 IST | Created: 17-03-2020 20:35 IST
U.S. Senate Democratic leader urges passage of coronavirus relief bill
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The U.S. Senate should pass legislation on Tuesday already backed by the House of Representatives to start providing some economic relief amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis, U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said on Tuesday.

Schumer said President Donald Trump could then sign the measure into law later in the day. Lawmakers could then take up other actions as needed, although he expressed skepticism for any payroll tax cut or industry bailout being pressed by the administration.

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