WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) released the following statement after Republicans led by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell engaged in a partisan stunt that only delayed the approval of critical additional relief funding for small businesses:

“It’s clear that despite good intentions, the Paycheck Protection Program isn’t being implemented by the Trump Administration as it should be, and small businesses across Illinois and around the country still desperately need help. Along with boosting immediate relief for small businesses, we should also boost funding for hospitals, food stamp programs and local governments to help everyone weather the COVID-19 storm. Today’s stunt by Mitch McConnell did nothing to move bipartisan funding legislation forward, it only sent a message that his political games are more important than the livelihood of millions of Americans.”

Article continues after sponsor message

Get The Latest News!

Don't miss our top stories and need-to-know news everyday in your inbox.

More like this:

Budzinski Announces Millions in Disaster Relief for St. Clair County and Springfield
2 days ago
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Concludes “Trump Tariff Tour,” Highlights Devastating Impact of Trump’s Tariffs on Illinois Families and Small Businesses
Apr 29, 2025
Comptroller Mendoza Invites Illinois Small Businesses To Take Advantage Of Services Offered By Her Office
May 5, 2025
Illinois SBDC for the Metro East at SIUE Launches "Capital Connections" Series at The Wedge and Celebrates SBDC Day on March 19
Mar 14, 2025
Attorney General Raoul Files Lawsuit To Protect Libraries And Museums
Apr 5, 2025