Deb Haaland: “New Mexicans, Americans, and people around the world are facing a crisis: the coronavirus pandemic is giving us an…”

“New Mexicans, Americans, and people around the world are facing a crisis: the coronavirus pandemic is giving us an opportunity to question what we value most. How do we value the workers who grow and harvest our food, deliver it to our stores, and help put it on our tables? How do we value the people who put their lives on the line in hospitals and healthcare centers to keep our loved ones healthy? How do we value the people who educate and care for our children during the day so that they are ready for the future? Our lives and our way of life are threatened by this virus, and the only way we can battle that threat is to do it together. I've spoken with doctors, nurses, and first responders in Albuquerque who put their own lives at risk every day to help identify those who are infected and treat those who are sick, and they are running out of personal protective equipment and testing supplies. They are worried that hospitals don't have the capacity to handle all the patients who will fall ill. Democrats fought to make sure that The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act includes comprehensive support for health care workers. The bill provides $150 billion to help all types of hospitals and providers that are most affected by COVID-19 and will fund whatever is needed to fight this virus. It also creates a $150 billion Coronavirus Relief Fund to help state, local, and tribal governments' efforts to fight the pandemic.…”