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10.14pm GMT
In a surprising moment of bipartisanship, Republican Senator Roger Wicker of Mississippi said he agrees with “so much” of Schumer’s proposal, including that “we need to put workers first”.
“I simply rise today to say this is a time for us to come together as patriots, as Americans and take on the task that has come before us,” he added.
10.11pm GMT
The GOP plan also only calls for a one-time check. A counterpoint from the Democrats offered recurring checks for the duration of the crisis.
The Democrats have proposed another plan, which Chuck Schumer presented on the Senate floor. The proposal includes a “Marshall Plan” — which borrows its name from the stimulus plan the US developed in the aftermath of World War II — for the hospitals and the health care system. It includes broader paid sick leave mandates, help for small businesses, bailouts for workers and full pay for those out of work.
Source: Republican stimulus package proposes up to $1,200 for individuals – live
