WASHINGTON — Facing dire budget shortfalls because of the coronavirus pandemic, California and the Bay Area could get more than $50 billion from the federal government to help — if House Democrats have their way. The House is scheduled to vote on its latest coronavirus relief bill Friday, and with Democrats in the majority, the measure is expected to pass. But a showdown is expected with the Republican-controlled Senate and President Trump, who say any further coronavirus relief should wait for a clearer picture of how previous measures have affected the economy. And when the time comes to pass something, Republicans say they will resist giving money to states and localities if they do not use it directly for coronavirus needs. They are also insisting on liability protections for businesses, which Democrats oppose. “Not acting is the most expensive course,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-San Francisco, said as she introduced the bill Tuesday. “We are presenting a plan to do what is necessary to deal with the corona crisis and make sure we can get the country back to work and school safely.” The bill includes $3 trillion in coronavirus relief, with nearly $1 trillion of that going to state… Read full this story
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