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Illustration: Sarah Grillo/AxiosA bipartisan group of lawmakers is circulating a draft letter to be sent to the White House requesting additional relief targeted specifically at local newsrooms, according to a draft of the letter obtained by Axios.Why it matters: Local news was already facing in the U.S., but the coronavirus and a pending recession have pushed the industry into near collapse at a time when people need access to news and information more than ever.Driving the news: Reps. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.), Bill Flores (R-Texas), Fred Upton (R-Mich.) and Marc Veasey (D-Texas) are seeking support for a letter to President Trump that calls for federal advertising dollars to be prioritized to local outlets. The letter asks Trump to:What they're saying: “We believe that executive branch agencies have a powerful opportunity to support local media and promote public awareness by directing that federal spending on advertising be prioritized for local media outlets," per the letter.The House's efforts follow calls from nearly two dozen senators last week, led by Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal, to provide relief for local newsrooms in any future COVID-19 relief package.Between the lines: None of these efforts fully address the needs and asks of the news industry. Go deeper: The $349 billion cap for small business loans for the coronavirus stimulus Thursday, taking less than two weeks to run out.Why it matters: While it's a sign that more than 1.6 million small businesses (and some ) will eventually get desperately needed cash, it's now officially a sign that more is needed.The White House is setting up yet another group for members of Congress as part of its larger committee of business and thought leaders to reopen the economy from the coronavirus shutdown.The state of play: Per two sources with direct knowledge, senators and House members have received emails telling them they’ve been selected for this new yet-to-be-named group.The pledged $150 million for its coronavirus relief efforts on Wednesday, on top of the $100 million committed in February.The big picture: Tech giants like and have donated hundreds of millions to COVID-19 relief efforts.

Illustration: Sarah Grillo/AxiosA bipartisan group of lawmakers is circulating a draft letter to be sent to the White House requesting additional relief targeted specifically at local newsrooms, according to a draft of the letter obtained by Axios.Why it matters: Local news was already facing in the U.S., but the coronavirus and a pending recession have pushed the industry into near collapse at a time when people need access to news and information more than ever.Driving the news: Reps. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.), Bill Flores (R-Texas), Fred Upton (R-Mich.) and Marc Veasey (D-Texas) are...

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