Their proposal was the latest twist in the on-again, off-again talks to try to secure more stimulus for the economy.
In a letter to House and Senate members, Mnuchin and Meadows said the White House would continue to talk to Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, but that Congress should"immediately vote on a bill" that would enable the use of unused Paycheck Protection Program funds.President Donald Trump on Friday offered a $1.
Trump's reversal and higher offer drew criticism from at least 20 Senate Republicans, who said they were concerned a deal would cost Republicans support in the upcoming elections. White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said on CNN's State of the Union on Sunday that he thought Senate Republicans would eventually come around.
“I think if an agreement can be reached, they will go along with it,” he said, adding that there will be"further efforts of negotiation" on a package this week.