WASHINGTON – The unparalleled speed of the collapse of the U.S. economy, forcing more than 36 million Americans out of work, has left an all-too-common political divide, with many Republicans seeing reasons to believe the worst is over while Democrats call for more aid to stave off a possible depression.
After approving nearly $3 trillion to help stem staggering losses for businesses and workers, Republicans say they want to see if that aid is sufficient as unemployment claims slow and shelter-in-place orders are eased.
But House Democrats argue that another $3 trillion rescue package is urgently needed or the crisis will worsen and workers could suffer permanent dislocation, a view shared generally by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome