2020-04-24 13:22:22

New $484B Relief Bill Lacks Funds for Food Aid, Rent Relief, US Postal Service, Election Protection

As the House passes a new $484 Billion coronavirus relief bill, Congressmember Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is the sole Democrat to vote no, saying it falls far short, failing to protect those at greatest health risk, including essential frontline workers, and could let millions go hungry. We get response from The American Prospect’s David Dayen.

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