Except they did, and i don't buy into the deflection away from it. Moscow Mitch tried to punch through his Corporate Welfare during a time of crisis. Tried to get votes before negotiations were completed to turn this into political kabuki theater and spin some propaganda. It's falling apart, though. And while the Trumpeteers try their 3-D's of argument and spin, many folk don't seem to be buying it.
About $500 billion in direct payments to people, in two waves of checks of up to $1,200 per individual making up to $75,000 a year. Additional payments for families with children could push the total to $3,000 for a family of four, according to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, who has played a key role in the negotiations.
- Some $350 billion in loans to small businesses, according to Republican Senator Marco Rubio, chairman of the Senate Small Business Committee.
- Up to $500 billion in "liquidity assistance" for distressed industries. That figure would include $58 billion for airlines, Republicans say. Last week, Republicans proposed $150 billion for other industries, but Democrats say the Republican request grew over the weekend. Democratic Senator Chris Coons said on Monday he wanted to see an accountability board installed to oversee the "up-to-$500 billion" fund.
- At least $75 billion for hospitals. Republicans say they have agreed to that amount. Hospitals sought $100 billion, and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer has been pushing for a "Marshall Plan" for them.
- Some $250 billion for expanding unemployment insurance. Republicans say they agreed to that in response to Democratic demands.
- Over $10 billion for drug development, and $4 billion for masks, gloves, gowns and ventilators, Republican Senator Steve Daines said.
so much for the lying left and their slush fund bull****. not that they care about facts.