Treasury Secretary Mnuchin says he is willing to negotiate his offer.
The president’s administration announced Wednesday that it would be willing to increase the total cost of a new stimulus bill that would address the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. Treasury Secretary Mnuchin stated that he was willing to increase the White House’s offer of $1.8 trillion if it meant getting aid to Americans prior to the election.
President Trump also indicated that he would be willing to sign a bill with a higher sticker price. He said, “Nancy Pelosi doesn’t want to give anything. She thinks it helps her with the election, and I don’t think so. I think it hurts her with the election because everyone knows she’s holding it up. We’re not holding it up. She’s holding it up.” The House has passed a $2.2 trillion bill that has yet to be taken up by the Senate.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For the White House and Congress to pass a bill to bring relief to Americans
- That God would give the president discernment to lead the nation out of the pandemic.
- For the Lord to lead Congress to work together to bring a strong bill forward.
Sources: CNBC, NPR, AP
