Trump Says Virus Relief Bill May Be Amended, Delaying Passage
- President says Senate may expand sick leave provision
- Congressional leaders had been working toward quick passage
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President Donald Trump said a House-passed virus relief bill should be altered in the Senate to allow expanded sick leave for workers at large corporations, a move that would threaten to delay final action on the measure.
Trump said the Senate may act to make the legislation passed overwhelmingly by the House “even better,” although a change would require both chambers to act before Congress can send the bill to his desk. While the Senate is in Washington this week, the House is on a scheduled week-long break.