Here's what Sorenson, Leonsis, Case and other CEOs want to see in new federal relief for small businesses

Executives from more than 100 companies and trade associations sent a letter to Congressional leaders from both parties Monday urging more federal support for small businesses facing dire struggle and uncertainty during the Covid-19 pandemic. The letter, an effort led by former Starbucks chairman and CEO Howard Schultz, says the Small Business Association’s Paycheck Protection Program loans provided short-term relief for many businesses but a second dose of relief — one stronger and more targeted…