Steven Mnuchin Warns Against <br />Closing the US Economy Again Mnuchin shared his thoughts <br />while appearing on CNBC's <br />'Squawk on the Street.' Steve Mnuchin, via CNBC Steve Mnuchin, via CNBC As the U.S. begins to reopen, there has been an <br />uptick in people testing positive for COVID-19. According to CNBC, Texas has had <br />record-breaking hospitalizations <br />for three days straight. Mnuchin's comments come after the <br />Dow Jones fell 800 points over fears <br />that businesses will close up again. Mnuchin says he will ask Congress <br />for more fiscal spending if it is <br />needed to help the economy. Steve Mnuchin, via CNBC House Democrats passed a stimulus bill <br />last month to extend jobless benefits through 2020. The 'HEROES Act' would also give <br />relief to U.S. areas that have seen <br />decreases in tax revenue. The GOP-led Senate <br />has not yet voted on it.
