IARN — With the election looming in two weeks, there is a sense of urgency in getting another round of coronavirus relief out to the public. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the White House are in negotiations for a version of the bill. However, the Senate is expected to vote Wednesday on a smaller $500 billion aid package. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley talked with Ag reporters about this bill on Tuesday.
The Senator said that the bill proposed in the Senate is not a “Republican bill”, or a “skinny bill.” He said it not being proposed on a “take it or leave it” premise. Grassley added that everything in the bill has “bipartisan agreement.” The Senator says he welcomes any amendment proposals from Senate Democrats and any possible conference with the House. He just wants to see funding secured for the American people sooner rather than later. It would be preferable to have it done before the election.
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Photo courtesy of Senator Grassley’s Office
