After Donald Trump Rolls Out Virus Tax Cut – Nancy Pelosi And Chuck Schumer Are Quick To Shoot It Down
President Trump has been working to fight the coronavirus. Long before Democrats even knew what was going on, he was taking action.The president closed the border to China—perhaps one of the biggest things keeping the spread in check. He’s secured billions to help test and treat the disease.
But the fear of this virus can have a bigger impact than the disease itself. We’ve seen the markets fluctuate as news spreads.And workers and businesses worry about the cost to their ability to pay the bills. So, Trump has some more solutions.From Fox News:President Trump said Monday evening that he will be meeting with congressional leaders on Tuesday to press them about what can be done to help the economy as it struggles amid the coronavirus outbreak.Trump said that he plans to meet with Senate leadership on Wednesday to discuss a payroll tax cut, small business aid and help for hourly workers who might become sick.Trump is coordinating with Republican lawmakers to cut payroll taxes. He is also looking at ensuring hourly workers can take time off, if they are ill.There is also talks of a small business loan program, so that people can survive during this season.So, what have Democrat lawmakers said about these plans? I bet you can guess.
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