House Democrats continue to call on Senate Republicans to include federal assistance for state and local governments in the next coronavirus relief package.
In May, the House approved a $3 trillion package. This week, the Senate announced a $500 billion proposal, which failed on the Senate floor Thursday.
Long Island Congressman Tom Suozzi said that plan included “zero dollars” for state and local aid.
“That’s impossible, that’s a nonstarter. Too many states — Republican states, Democratic states throughout America will be devastated — are devastated without the assistance of federal government for state and local aid," Suozzi said.
On Long Island, Nassau County has a $750 million budget deficit. County Executive Laura Curran said she needs to submit a budget by next week.
She said the anticipated federal money would prevent cuts and layoffs in schools, sanitation and fire departments.