Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterAbout 60% of the movie theaters in the country — though not the major chains — would be in line for several billion dollars in grants if Congress can agree on a coronavirus stimulus package.Negotiations on a bill were jumpstarted on Tuesday, when a bipartisan group of senators offered a $908 billion plan.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell circulated his own framework that would provide about $500 billion.Both proposals include $15 billion for live event venues and movie theaters, aides on both sides of the aisle confirmed to Variety.
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