Sen. Markey Says Trillion-Dollar Relief Package Is Necessary To Boost Economy

The volatile financial markets rebounded on Tuesday, as the White House and Congress contemplated a possible trillion-dollar relief package for American workers, families and business — and the Federal Reserve announced a special fund designed to keep credit flowing.

But is a trillion-dollar bailout really necessary?

Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey thinks so, and he joined WBUR's Morning Edition to explain why.