NEW: The Trump Administrarion is proposing a $1 trillion. This would be inadequate by every measure. We need Congress to allocate $3-$4 trillion and be prepared for more.
With 20% unemployment, social isolation for everyone, we need to assure people the money to live. 1/
With 20% unemployment, social isolation for everyone, we need to assure people the money to live. 1/
We also need a $5000/month temporary payment for every front line medical worker and first respondent in the country.
And we need to be prepared to make those payments for 18 months.
And we need to be prepared to make those payments for 18 months.
I know Trump is worried about airlines, cruise industry and bigger businesses. Fine: but if they get money— not one single job loss, no stock buybacks & no executive bonuses. And only after we take care of working people & health care workers.
Sound expensive?
So does a depression. So does a mass mental health epidemic. So does kids without food. So does elderly people dying in large numbers because people need to work or health care workers show up.
So does a depression. So does a mass mental health epidemic. So does kids without food. So does elderly people dying in large numbers because people need to work or health care workers show up.
Some of that money can be used to grow a new economy by investing in protective gear manufacturing, testing, stockpiling public health capacity for the future. And we will grow out of this economically much more quickly.
$1 trillion would be a bandaid on a bullet wound.
$1 trillion would be a bandaid on a bullet wound.
Want something to do as you #StayHome? People need to speak up about this.
I’ve told a dozen Congressmen and Senators and bipartisan staff, do know what you would have to do eventually. Echo that to them if you agree.
I’ve told a dozen Congressmen and Senators and bipartisan staff, do know what you would have to do eventually. Echo that to them if you agree.
