“The House of Representatives is looking to recharge the flagging American economy with a $2.5 trillion stimulus bill that includes direct payments to individuals and families, support for the health care system’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and targeted relief to idled corporations, provided they adhere to certain conditions about worker treatment.”
“The bill, which is proceeding separately from a similar though less-expensive package the Trump administration is negotiating in the Senate, also provides for funding for technology responses to the coronavirus outbreak and support for federal workers and contractors.” Read the full article here.
Source: Tech money, workforce provisions in $2.5 trillion House stimulus – By Lia Russell and Adam Mazmanian, March 24, 2020. FCW.
