Thread by @GeorgeTakei

I stand with Speaker Pelosi and Chuck Schumer in opposing the "McConnell Corporate Slush Fund" and here's why:

1) McConnell’s bill includes a $500,000,000,000.00 corporate slush fund for CEOs and the ultra rich — while leaving workers, families and children out to dry.

2) McConnell’s bill has weak stock buyback language that can be WAIVED by the Treasury Secretary. And executive compensation limits only last for 2 years.

3) Language on worker retention is weak and includes easy outs for companies. There are no assurances in the language that workers will benefit.

4) The bill provides little transparency of the lending done by Treasury. In what amounts? To whom?

5) There are no specific provisions to protect from individuals from eviction, foreclosure or forbearance.

Other Major Problems:
• No money for state and local governments.
• No additional SNAP funds.
• No OSHA language to protect workers.
• No expanded emergency leave provisions.

• Only 3 months on Unemployment Insurance – this is an insufficient length given the scope of the crisis.
• Direct Payments are not available to the millions of people who did not file a return in 2018 or 2019.

• No money to help with the treatment of the uninsured.
• The bill does not provide adequate relief for the 44 million federal student loan borrowers.

Stand firm. Oppose this scam. Help working people.