Graham: The Sooner the COVID-19 Relief Bill Becomes Law ‘The Better’
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) is taking a different approach to the new COVID-19 relief package than President Donald Trump and some other lawmakers. Graham acknowledged there are still improvements that need to be made…
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) is taking a different approach to the new COVID-19 relief package than President Donald Trump and some other lawmakers.
Graham acknowledged there are still improvements that need to be made to the nearly $900 billion package but suggested it is a good place to start.
“The package, while imperfect, will save jobs and lives. The sooner the bill becomes law – the better. It will allow millions of businesses to avoid bankruptcy, deliver vaccines even faster, help those unemployed, and provide money for families who are struggling,” Graham tweeted on Tuesday.
He added, “Relief is on the way as soon as the bill becomes law.”
In a video he released on Twitter on Tuesday, Trump called on Congress to increase the amount in the stimulus checks, as IJR previously reported.
“Despite all of this wasteful spending, and much more, the $900 billion package provides hard-working taxpayers with only $600 each in relief payments,” Trump said.
He also said, “I’m asking Congress