Urgent: Stop Senate Republicans from exploiting the coronavirus crisis to give billions to billionaires

We need to weigh in now, before GOP senators give a handout to their big donors.

Dear MoveOn member,

Donald Trump and Republicans in the Senate are exploiting the coronavirus crisis—holding hostage desperately needed emergency relief for our communities in an attempt to secure a $500 billion slush fund for corporate and billionaire giveaways. 

Calls from constituents are needed right now, because Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is trying to move the bill quickly. Probably because he knows that in this moment of extreme peril, when people are looking for leaders to work for our common interests, he'll lose a public debate about giving billions to billionaires while the rest of us suffer. 

Call Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand now to tell them to put #PeopleOverProfits and stop the Senate Republicans' plan to give to unrestricted funds to big corporations. We must focus on getting aid to those who need it the most. Please tell them to support the decision by House Speaker Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to refuse to allow this slush fund, and demand the Senate pass legislation without it.

Here's where to call: 

• Sen. Schumer - (202) 224-6542
• Sen. Gillibrand - (202) 224-4451

Then click here to tell us how the call went.

We need relief as soon as possible, but we must ensure the relief goes to the workers, small businesses, communities, and those most vulnerable, not the wealthy. Congress made a big mistake in 2008 by prioritizing aid for big businesses, who rebuilt and then gave all of the benefits to their executives and stockholders, while workers, homeowners, and communities continued to suffer. 

Congress must address the serious problems that people are facing across the country, not throw money at corporations without any constraints on its use. 

Sens. Schumer and Gillibrand have the power to influence these high-stakes legislative negotiations. But they need to hear from you today. Call now to say "Give the economic relief to those who need it the most. Any industry support must have safeguards that protect workers and direct the funds to those who need it the most." 

Here's where to call: 

• Sen. Schumer - (202) 224-6542
• Sen. Gillibrand - (202) 224-4451

After you call, click here to tell us how it went.

Democrats in the Senate need to hear that we've got their back, because while the need and pressure for fast relief are huge, we need real solutions.

If the money doesn't actually provide relief to the people who need it, it shouldn't go in a relief package. We need to act to ensure aid goes to those in need, not to a coronavirus slush fund for corporations and the wealthy.

Call Sens. Schumer and Gillibrand now, before negotiations finish, to ensure Democrats in the Senate stand firm against a corporate bailout.

Thanks for all you do.

–Emma, Jayne, Pulin, Allison, and the rest of the team

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