Mnuchin Says Hazard Pay Should Be In Next Rescue Bill

Treasury Sec. Steven Mnuchin tells Fox Business that hazard pay for workers on the front lines of battling the coronavirus will be included in a fourth legislative rescue package.

• Also says the Trump admin. stands ready to work with Congress if additional funds are needed in combating the pandemic
• The admin. isn’t currently working on a fourth bill, he says
• SBA loans under the third package that President Trump signed into law last week will be available starting Friday: Mnuchin
• Mnuchin says he hopes to release small business loan documents later Monday
• Earlier: Trump Says ‘Looking at’ Possible Hazard Pay for Hospital Workers

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