The calls for aid started with airlines, quickly followed by the tourism and entertainment industry and others who are being hit hard as officials close public events and spaces and urge Americans to stay home. The long list of industries seeking help has exploded to include associations representing restaurants, retailers, manufacturers, alcohol distributors and casinos.
CEOs from major trade groups and representatives for companies like Boeing are now aggressively lobbying Congress for relief checks for often staggering amounts. Continue reading.