OMAHA- Nebraska's low unemployment rate may make it seem as though the state has not suffered as much as others in the pandemic. But Nebraskans are still losing jobs-- and people are saying they need more support from the federal government. Coronavirus responses have been a hot-button topic for the 2nd District House race.

Many small business owners and restaurant/bar staff have seen huge losses. Some business owners say they do not want a handout and just need access to operating capital, however banks are tightening strings on loans and credit.

Eastman says she would like to see Congress treat the pandemic as an emergency and roll out more payments. Bacon notes his work on the bipartisan group that proposed a new aid package that would give out another round of $1,200. Bacon and Eastman agree on the urgency of helping small businesses, but Bacon also wants to help big businesses. Eastman wants to see $1 trillion in aid going to local governments whereas Bacon thinks only $500 billion should be allotted to that cause. In response to the virus, Bacon said he wants to see a shorter turnaround time and continue to invest if therapeutics and vaccines. Eastman believes Bacon and Trump failed to respond correctly to the pandemic.

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