Tuesday Topic: More Coronavirus Relief?

Big just adds to our growing debt problem while focused targets those that need assistance. Even with focused, I believe it should be only to groups that truly need the help. Small and focused helps mitigate fraud as well.

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William Walker
Chairman & President
Traders & Farmers Bank
Haleyville AL
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Original Message:
Sent: 11-16-2020 18:14
From: Barb Rehm
Subject: Tuesday Topic: More Coronavirus Relief?

As coronavirus cases spike, policymakers agree the country needs a fifth stimulus package. President Trump on Saturday urged Congress to pass a "big and focused" coronavirus stimulus package. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Nancy Pelosi, the House Speaker, are both on record as supporting some form of this legislation. But McConnell is more interested in "focused" while Pelosi is pushing for "big." (CNET has a great story on the specific points of contention.) I wonder which adjective resonates with you more – focused or big? Maybe you'd like to suggest a third adjective to describe the package you think we need? Or perhaps you don't think Congress should do anything? Weigh in and let us know your thoughts.

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Barb Rehm
Senior Managing Director
Promontory Interfinancial Network, LLC
Arlington VA
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