Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is defending the massive new stimulus package that is being pushed by Democrats in the House.
Speaking on the Senate floor, Schumer called it an urgent and necessary response to the coronavirus pandemic. He accused Senate Republicans of "just saying no" to any consideration of the latest House bill.
Schumer suggested it is a dereliction of duty during the ongoing national emergency. He also called it "baffling." The sweeping House bill covers roughly three-trillion dollars in new stimulus spending.
Meantime, Republicans blocked Schumer's attempt to get CDC guidelines on re-opening the country released.
The White House has reportedly blocked the release. Indiana Republican Mike Braun accused Democrats of trying to get CDC bureaucrats to "shutter the economy."
Schumer argued that the White House should be relying on the nation's best medical and scientific experts. He accused President Trump and his political appointees of working to change the CDC guidelines. Schumer said Trump is unfamiliar with the disciplines of science and medicine.
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