Senate Democrats to unveil proposal to send each American up to $4,500 amid coronavirus outbreak
Senate Democrats have rolled out an emergency plan to send thousands of dollars to Americans to soften the blow of the coronavirus pandemic.Up to $4,500 could be sent to individuals this year under the proposed legislation.Senate Democrats have rolled out an emergency plan to send thousands of dollars to Americans to soften the blow of the coronavirus pandemic, which has started to shut down crucial parts of the US economy.
Bennet proposed the cash payments along with Senators Sherrod Brown of Ohio and Cory Booker of New Jersey, whose offices did not immediately respond to emails requesting comment.
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