Chuck Shumer demands Trump extend unemployment instead of sending everyone a one time payment of $1000 to live on for 8 months

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"The coronavirus is slowing our economy to a near standstill and we are almost certainly anticipating a recession," Schumer said in a speech on the Senate floor. He added that expanded unemployment benefits would be a more effective way of helping workers than a $1,000 check from Washington.
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