Yesterday, Senate Majority Leader McConnell (R-KY) unveiled a proposal for Phase 3 of the
Coronavirus response, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security
(CARES) Act. In response, Senate Democrats have released a document outlining their considerations on the
Republican package, which they have dubbed a
"nonstarter," asserting that the proposal provides relief
for corporations but fails to provide sufficient support for
workers or to the public health threat on the ground.
For workers, Senate Democrats have particularly voiced concerns
that the CARES Act does not provide for any expansion of
unemployment insurance. In addition, they have strong concerns that
it does not provide any funding for the Department of Defense to
purchase personal protective equipment (PPE) for medical workers or
funding for state and local governments, first responders, health
care workers and law enforcement to procure PPE. Democrats have
also requested increased funds to support
