Leaders of some of the nation’s most affected cities issued sharp criticism that the massive relief bill just wasn’t enough.
"The congressional action, in my opinion, simply failed to address the governmental need,""The only thing it's doing is helping us in the COVID virus expenses, which is nice. But the bigger problem is on the lost revenues," said the governor, who is at the helm of the most infected state in the country. New York reported more than 30,000 cases as of Thursday, which is 15 times more than California and Washington state.
But every state is guaranteed at least $1.25 billion under the bill, which means states that are less populous than New York, such as Wyoming, or states with a higher population and fewer reported cases, such as Texas, could fare quite well. It's something Cuomo’s office has pointed to in frustration.
District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser speaks to reporters about coronavirus during a news conference, March 20, 2020, in Washington. District of Columbia announced Friday its first COVID-19 death.The"very idea of being treated like a territory is shocking, infuriating. It’s wrong, it’s outrageous," Bowser said at a press conference Wednesday. "We pay more taxes than 22 states. We have a larger population than several states. ... It’s unconscionable to give D.C.
But for now, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer -- who Cuomo was in touch with about his sharp criticism -- said New York should be happy with what it got. New York residents will cumulatively get $40 billion in relief, Schumer said, because of the other assistance included in the bill that’s targeted at Americans, regardless of state -- relief that will go to small business owners, hospitals and unemployment insurance.And in fact, the $2 trillion package will open the door for assistance far beyond even the states, local businesses across the country or hospitals.
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