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"The Senate on Wednesday passed an economic relief bill to help combat the
coronavirus pandemic, ensuring free testing and paid leave for certain workers. The measure now heads to President Donald Trump's desk for his signature.
Lawmakers overwhelmingly voted 90-8 in favor of the "phase two" stimulus measure.
The economic relief bill ensures free COVID-19 testing, bolsters unemployment insurance, increases spending on
health insurance for the poor and adds $1 billion in food aid.
The agreement includes paid sick days for some employees, as well as three months of paid emergency leave throughout the course of the coronavirus crisis. To help offset the costs for employers, businesses would be reimbursed for some of these costs through tax credits.
The Treasury Department also sent a proposal to lawmakers to approve $250 billion in direct payments to Americans in April, with another $250 billion going out in May.
Schumer said these cash payments are not enough.
"A single $1,000 check would help someone pay their landlord in March, but what happens after that?" Schumer said. "How do they pay their rent in April when their restaurant or store is still closed for business? How about May, how bout June? $1000 goes by pretty quickly if you're unemployed."
If a package does include direct payments, they need to be "bigger, more frequent, and more targeted," he added."
Senate overwhelmingly passes coronavirus relief measure ensuring paid sick, emergency leave
There are a few relief bills discussed in article
