Lawmakers seek $50 billion in relief for child care workers

EUGENE, Ore. -- Financial help could soon be on its way for child care workers in the form of $50 billion.

Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, Sen. Jeff Merkley, and Sen. Ron Wyden called on leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives to provide $50 billion to support the already-struggling child care sector in the next coronavirus pandemic response package.