Pelosi says state, local government aid could come in two parts

• They also want to boost funding for Medicaid, the joint federal-state health insurance program for low-income Americans, she added.

Pelosi, in a telephone call with reporters, said lawmakers were considering providing $500 billion for states and more funds for county and municipal governments.

They also want to boost funding for Medicaid, the joint federal-state health insurance program for low-income Americans, she added.