Sen. Schumer Wants To Use $350 Billion To Help Black Americans

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Sen. Schumer Wants To Use $350 Billion To Help Black Americans

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said he wants to shift $350 billion to help Black Americans during the coronavirus pandemic and beyond.

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