Democratic leaders Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer call on President Trump to support steps to help Americans deal with the coronavirus outbreak, including paid sick leave, free testing, upgraded unemployment insurance and other moves.
FILE - In this Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, file photo, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, of California, joined by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of N.Y., speaks during a news conference, on Capitol Hill, in Washington. The two lawmakers are calling on President Donald Trump to support a series of steps to help Americans deal with the coronavirus outbreak, from paid sick leave to widespread and free testing and other moves.
WASHINGTON — The two top Democratic leaders in Congress are calling on President Donald Trump to support a series of steps to help Americans deal with the coronavirus outbreak — from paid sick leave to widespread and free testing and other moves. “We are demanding that the administration prioritize the health and safety of American workers and their families over corporate interests,” they said in a statement.
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