NBC News citing two Republican congressional sources
Trump administration is expected to send an initial request for at least $5.5 billion for aid
- Likely $5 billion for the FEMA Disaster Relief Fund
- and $500 million for a small business loan fund
An administration source said this is "in the ballpark"
- there could be additional money added to the request
- Two sources said the request could come as soon as Friday but might not be formally made until next week
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