HEROES Act
Posted on AllSides May 18th, 2020
“The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday narrowly approved a $3 trillion bill crafted by Democrats to provide more aid for battling the coronavirus and stimulating a faltering economy.” (Reuters)
The bill includes:
$875 billion for state and local governments
Extension of the $600/week increase in unemployment benefits through January 2021
$200 billion to provide hazard pay for essential workers
$1200 checks for each American
$175 billion to help with rental and mortgage costs
(CBS News)
The left is generally supportive of the bill.
The right...