Bernie Sanders has outlined an ambitious “ emergency response ” to fight the spread of coronavirus and its impact on the US – including a radical proposal to give every American $2,000 (£1,700) a month.
In an address streamed live on Periscope , Mr Sanders discussed an ambitious series of measures to help Americans withstand the economic havoc wrought by the coronavirus outbreak, which is expected to devastate the job market and put many small businesses in danger of collapse.
Among his many prescriptions are expanded unemployment insurance, massive efforts to feed those who need food assistance, a moratorium on evictions, […]
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