It is unclear who would be eligible for the emergency money and how much would be offered, but the White House stressed the need for immediate economic relief and said more would be announced later Tuesday.
WASHINGTON — The White House announced Tuesday that it wants to give Americans checks in order to combat the economic devastation many will feel amid the coronavirus outbreak.
“Americans need cash now and the president wants to get cash now,” Mnuchin said. “And I mean now in the next two weeks.” It is unclear who would get money and how much, but Mnuchin indicated that it would be aimed towards those most hurt by the outbreak.Mnuchin said he would be “previewing” the details at a meeting with lawmakers on Capitol Hill Tuesday afternoon.
Mnuchin's proposal could be met with a warm reception on Capitol Hill, as lawmakers from both parties have called for giving Americans immediate direct cash payments.
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