New White House offer adds $600 checks to COVID-19 relief
4 years, 1 month ago

New White House offer adds $600 checks to COVID-19 relief

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration dove back into Capitol Hill’s confusing COVID-19 negotiations on Tuesday, offering a $916 billion package to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that would send a $600 direct payment to most Americans — but eliminate a $300 per week employment benefit favored by a bipartisan group of Senate negotiators. He offered few details, though House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy said it proposes the $600 direct payment for individuals and $1,200 for couples, which is half the payment delivered by the March pandemic relief bill. Mnuchin reached out to Pelosi after a call with top congressional GOP leaders, including Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who remains at odds with Democratic leaders over COVID-19 relief. Democrats angrily rejected the idea, saying McConnell was undermining the efforts of a bipartisan group of Senate negotiators and reneging on earlier statements that state and local aid would likely have to be an element of a COVID-19 relief agreement given Democratic control of the House.

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White House: Congress must act soon to replenish COVID funds
2 years, 10 months ago

White House: Congress must act soon to replenish COVID funds

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. will soon begin to run out of money to bolster COVID-19 testing supplies and to guarantee that uninsured Americans keep getting free treatment for the virus unless Congress swiftly approves more funding, the White House warned. This month, the White House warns, COVID-19 testing manufacturers will begin to slow production of at-home rapid tests unless the …

White House: Congress must act soon to replenish COVID funds
2 years, 10 months ago

White House: Congress must act soon to replenish COVID funds

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. will soon begin to run out of money to bolster COVID-19 testing supplies and to guarantee that uninsured Americans keep getting free treatment for the virus unless Congress swiftly approves more funding, the White House warned Friday. This month, the White House warns, COVID-19 testing manufacturers will begin to slow production of at-home rapid tests unless …

Pelosi says Democrats are considering adding Covid-19 relief to larger bill
2 years, 11 months ago

Pelosi says Democrats are considering adding Covid-19 relief to larger bill

CNN  

CNN — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told reporters on Wednesday that Democrats are considering adding Covid-19 relief to the larger government funding bill, which could complicate Republican support for the broader legislative package. “We are working very closely with Rosa DeLauro on the omnibus bill,” she said after the House Democrats’ weekly meeting, referencing the Connecticut Democratic congresswoman who chairs …

Biden lowers price tag and proposes no immediate changes to GOP tax law in effort to strike bipartisan deal
3 years, 7 months ago

Biden lowers price tag and proposes no immediate changes to GOP tax law in effort to strike bipartisan deal

CNN  

CNN — President Joe Biden offered to bring his price tag on an infrastructure package down to $1 trillion but wants to ensure it amounts to “new money” – not redirected from funding already approved by Congress as Senate Republicans have been demanding, a GOP source briefed on the talks said. Not a ‘best and final’ offer Biden’s intent on …

House Gives Final Approval To $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Package
3 years, 9 months ago

House Gives Final Approval To $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Package

NPR  

House Gives Final Approval To $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Package Enlarge this image toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP Alex Brandon/AP House lawmakers Wednesday gave final approval to President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package, sending the legislation to his desk for his signature. "Although I support the Senate's effort to reduce the number of wealthier households that will receive stimulus checks, …

US COVID-19 relief bill set for final approval on Wednesday
3 years, 10 months ago

US COVID-19 relief bill set for final approval on Wednesday

Al Jazeera  

Democrats in the US House have scheduled the final vote on the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package. The US House of Representatives will vote on Wednesday to approve President Joe Biden’s sweeping $1.9 trillion coronavirus rescue package for the United States, Democratic leaders said. The Democratic-controlled House on Tuesday set procedures for the approval of the US Senate’s amended version …

Biden, Yellen Say GOP COVID-19 Aid Too Small, Democrats Push On
3 years, 11 months ago

Biden, Yellen Say GOP COVID-19 Aid Too Small, Democrats Push On

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden panned a Republican alternative to his $1.9 trillion COVID rescue plan as insufficient as Senate Democrats pushed ahead, voting to launch a process that could approve his sweeping rescue package on their own, if Republicans refuse to support it. As the White House reaches for a bipartisan bill, Democrats marshaled their ever-slim …

Biden tells House Democrats to ‘stick together’ in Covid-19 relief push, signals willingness to narrow stimulus checks
3 years, 11 months ago

Biden tells House Democrats to ‘stick together’ in Covid-19 relief push, signals willingness to narrow stimulus checks

CNN  

CNN — President Joe Biden told House Democrats on a conference call Wednesday he is open to narrowing the distribution of $1,400 stimulus checks in his Covid-19 relief proposal to focus on poor and middle-class people, according to audio of the call obtained by CNN “I think we can better target the number,” he said, according to the recording. So, …

Biden, Yellen say GOP virus aid too small, Democrats push on
3 years, 11 months ago

Biden, Yellen say GOP virus aid too small, Democrats push on

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden panned a Republican alternative to his $1.9 trillion COVID rescue plan as insufficient Tuesday as Senate Democrats pushed ahead, voting to launch a process that could approve his sweeping rescue package on their own, if Republicans refuse to support it. As the White House reaches for a bipartisan bill, Democrats marshaled their ever-slim Senate majority, …

White House Reaffirms Commitment To $1,400 Relief Payments
3 years, 11 months ago

White House Reaffirms Commitment To $1,400 Relief Payments

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The White House reiterated its commitment to delivering $1,400 relief checks to the vast majority of American households, following a report detailing disagreement over the dollar amount and eligibility requirements among senior aides to President Joe Biden. “The president’s proposal is to finish the job on $2,000 checks by delivering 1,400 additional dollars in direct relief to …

As Biden and Republicans meet, Democrats prepare to move on COVID relief alone
3 years, 11 months ago

As Biden and Republicans meet, Democrats prepare to move on COVID relief alone

LA Times  

President Biden meets Republican senators to discuss a coronavirus relief package, in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, in Washington. As President Biden met with 10 Republican senators Monday to test the waters of bipartisanship on coronavirus relief, Democrats on Capitol Hill took the first step toward fast-tracking the administration’s $1.9-trillion proposal through a legislative …

Schumer: Democrats must pass virus aid with or without GOP
3 years, 11 months ago

Schumer: Democrats must pass virus aid with or without GOP

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Tuesday that Democrats are …

Senate GOP Rushes To Finish Defense Bill And Avoid Showdown On Relief Payments
4 years ago

Senate GOP Rushes To Finish Defense Bill And Avoid Showdown On Relief Payments

NPR  

Senate GOP Rushes To Finish Defense Bill And Avoid Showdown On Relief Payments Enlarge this image toggle caption Susan Walsh/AP Susan Walsh/AP Updated at 6:17 p.m. ET Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., says a measure that would increase direct payments to many Americans has "no realistic path to quickly pass the Senate." Instead of putting the $2,000 relief payments …

Outlook Unclear For $2,000 COVID-19 Relief Payments As Action Shifts To Senate
4 years ago

Outlook Unclear For $2,000 COVID-19 Relief Payments As Action Shifts To Senate

NPR  

Outlook Unclear For $2,000 COVID-19 Relief Payments As Action Shifts To Senate Enlarge this image toggle caption Samuel Corum/Getty Images Samuel Corum/Getty Images Updated at 2:34 p.m. ET Democrats and President Trump hectored Senate Republicans on Tuesday to take up legislation passed by the House that would increase direct relief payments to many Americans — but the path ahead remains …

Trump Begrudgingly Signs COVID-19 Relief Bill, Government Spending, Averting Shutdown
4 years ago

Trump Begrudgingly Signs COVID-19 Relief Bill, Government Spending, Averting Shutdown

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING After throwing the bill into doubt earlier this week, President Donald Trump caved Sunday night and signed the coronavirus relief and federal spending measure, averting a government shutdown and ensuring millions of unemployed Americans get some relief going into the new year. Trump said he wanted to increase direct stimulus payments from $600 to $2,000 ― as …

GOP blocks $2,000 checks as Trump leaves COVID aid in chaos
4 years ago

GOP blocks $2,000 checks as Trump leaves COVID aid in chaos

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s sudden demand for $2,000 checks for most Americans was swiftly rejected by House Republicans on Thursday as his haphazard actions throw a massive COVID relief and government funding bill into chaos. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy helped negotiate the year-end deal, a prized bipartisan compromise, that won sweeping approval …

House Republicans block Democrats’ $2,000 stimulus check proposal, defying Trump in rare Christmas Eve session
4 years ago

House Republicans block Democrats’ $2,000 stimulus check proposal, defying Trump in rare Christmas Eve session

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy House Republicans went on the official record on Christmas Eve …

Trump Threatens Not To Sign COVID-19 Bill, Wants Bigger Checks
4 years ago

Trump Threatens Not To Sign COVID-19 Bill, Wants Bigger Checks

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — After spending months on the sidelines while Congress tried to pass a coronavirus relief bill, President Donald Trump finally inserted himself into the conversation Tuesday night, seemingly with a veto threat, after lawmakers had already reached a deal, passed the bill and left town. If Congress doesn’t send a suitable replacement to his desk, the …

Americans to start receiving Covid relief from next week: Treasury Secretary
4 years ago

Americans to start receiving Covid relief from next week: Treasury Secretary

Live Mint  

A new round of pandemic relief cheques for Americans will start going out next week, US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Monday. Congressional leaders reached a deal on Sunday on a roughly $900 billion spending package to bolster the U.S. economy amid the continued coronavirus pandemic giving lawmakers a short timetable to review and pass the second largest economic-rescue measure …

Hill leaders reach $900 billion Covid relief deal in breakthrough following partisan disputes
4 years ago

Hill leaders reach $900 billion Covid relief deal in breakthrough following partisan disputes

CNN  

Washington CNN — Congressional leaders announced Sunday night that they have secured a deal for a sweeping $900 billion rescue package to deliver much-needed relief for small businesses, unemployed Americans and health care workers while bolstering vaccine distribution. In a joint statement on the deal, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said, “We are going to …

Close but not yet: Deal near on COVID-19 economic aid bill
4 years ago

Close but not yet: Deal near on COVID-19 economic aid bill

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Congressional negotiators closed in Wednesday on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package that would deliver additional help to businesses, $300 per week jobless checks, and $600 stimulus payments to most Americans. House lawmakers returned to Washington Wednesday in hopes of a vote soon on the broader package, which would combine the COVID-19 relief with a $1.4 trillion …

Stimulus checks: Hill leaders eye second round of aid as part of $900 billion Covid relief deal
4 years ago

Stimulus checks: Hill leaders eye second round of aid as part of $900 billion Covid relief deal

CNN  

Washington CNN — Congressional leaders, after months of a bitter stalemate and as millions of Americans have been eager for relief, are finally indicating they’re nearing a deal on a new rescue package that could pass both chambers within days. The price tag for a stimulus deal could be close to $900 billion, a source familiar tells CNN, though many …

Congress stuck, McConnell resists state aid in COVID-19 deal
4 years ago

Congress stuck, McConnell resists state aid in COVID-19 deal

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — An emerging $900 billion COVID-19 aid package from a bipartisan group of lawmakers all but collapsed Thursday after Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Republican senators won’t support $160 billion in state and local funds as part of a potential trade-off in the deal. McConnell’s staff conveyed to top negotiators that the GOP leader sees no path to …

New White House offer adds $600 checks to COVID-19 relief package
4 years, 1 month ago

New White House offer adds $600 checks to COVID-19 relief package

LA Times  

The Trump administration is back in the middle of Capitol Hill’s confusing COVID-19 negotiations, offering a $916-billion package to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that would send a $600 direct payment to most Americans but eliminate a $300-per-week employment benefit favored by a bipartisan group of Senate negotiators. He offered few details, though House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy said it proposes …

Senator says Trump, McConnell likely to back COVID-19 relief
4 years, 1 month ago

Senator says Trump, McConnell likely to back COVID-19 relief

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A proposed COVID-19 relief bill is expected to get backing from President Donald Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell but it won’t include $1,200 in direct payments to most Americans, a Republican senator involved in the bipartisan talks says. “President Trump has indicated that he would sign a $908 billion package — there’s only one $908 billion …

Lawmakers say COVID-19 relief bill won’t offer $1,200 checks
4 years, 1 month ago

Lawmakers say COVID-19 relief bill won’t offer $1,200 checks

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — With time running out, lawmakers on Sunday closed in on a proposed COVID-19 relief bill that would provide roughly $300 in extra federal weekly unemployment benefits but not another round of $1,200 in direct payments to most Americans, leaving that issue for President-elect Joe Biden to wrestle over with a new Congress next year. “The Democrats have always …

Nancy Pelosi says Mitch McConnell agreed to attach coronavirus relief to upcoming spending bill
4 years, 1 month ago

Nancy Pelosi says Mitch McConnell agreed to attach coronavirus relief to upcoming spending bill

Salon  

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., announced on Friday that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., had agreed to combine this year's annual omnibus spending bill with a coronavirus relief package, offering hope that stimulus for Americans economically suffering during the pandemic may be on its way. One day after the bill was first unveiled on Tuesday, Pelosi and Senate Minority …

White House says chances slim on pandemic aid deal before election
4 years, 2 months ago

White House says chances slim on pandemic aid deal before election

Live Mint  

Washington: The White House on Tuesday tamped down expectations for a major coronavirus relief package to be agreed upon by the Nov. 3 U.S. presidential election, saying House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi was seeking too much. White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said the proposal from Pelosi's Democrats included stimulus checks for immigrants who are in the United States …

Pelosi, Trump trade blame on Covid-19 stimulus talks
4 years, 2 months ago

Pelosi, Trump trade blame on Covid-19 stimulus talks

Live Mint  

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the White House traded blame for the latest stall in negotiations on a new coronavirus stimulus as pessimism built at the Capitol that anything could be accomplished before Election Day. Despite White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows telling reporters he hoped an accord could be reached “in the next day or so,” Senate …

Nancy Pelosi, Mnuchin near a deal, with post-election vote floated
4 years, 2 months ago

Nancy Pelosi, Mnuchin near a deal, with post-election vote floated

Hindustan Times  

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she “has a prospect for an agreement” with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on a coronavirus stimulus package, although it may not come together in time to pass both chambers before the Nov. 3 election. Pelosi later said she’s “pretty happy” about the talks, even though there are a few sticking points, like the scale of …

October 21 coronavirus news
4 years, 2 months ago

October 21 coronavirus news

CNN  

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin Getty Images House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin engaged in fast-paced negotiations on Tuesday to cut a deal on a major relief package that could pass before Election Day — but Senate Republicans continued to throw cold water on any deal with the enormous price tag envisioned by …

McConnell warns White House against COVID relief deal
4 years, 2 months ago

McConnell warns White House against COVID relief deal

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Washington negotiations on a huge COVID-19 relief bill took a modest step forward on Tuesday, though time is running out and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, President Donald Trump’s most powerful Senate ally, is pressing the White House against going forward. McConnell on Tuesday told fellow Republicans that he has warned the White House not to divide Republicans …

White House, Democrats inch toward coronavirus stimulus package, including more checks
4 years, 2 months ago

White House, Democrats inch toward coronavirus stimulus package, including more checks

LA Times  

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had said if the structure of a deal was not in place by Tuesday, a package was unlikely before the election. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said after a nearly 45-minute phone conversation with Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin on Tuesday that she’s hopeful legislation will come together this week. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told colleagues …

Nancy Pelosi should take the White House's deal for a $1.6 trillion relief bill.
55 years ago

Nancy Pelosi should take the White House's deal for a $1.6 trillion relief bill.

Slate  

It’s time for Nancy Pelosi to stop playing hardball. And now, the president seems to be feeling some regret: He’s reportedly told House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy that he once again wants a big deal, and Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin are back to discussing whether a comprehensive agreement might be possible. After all, the politics of all this …

House Democrats pass partisan COVID bill; relief talks drag
4 years, 3 months ago

House Democrats pass partisan COVID bill; relief talks drag

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Democrats controlling the House narrowly passed a $2.2 trillion COVID-19 relief bill Thursday night, a move that came as top-level talks on a smaller, potentially bipartisan measure dragged on toward an uncertain finish. “We raised our offer to $1.6 trillion,” White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany told reporters Thursday. “It’s one that she is is not interested in.” …

Scrambling For A Deal, House Democrats Delay Coronavirus Relief Vote
4 years, 3 months ago

Scrambling For A Deal, House Democrats Delay Coronavirus Relief Vote

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― In a small sign of hope, House Democrats delayed a vote Wednesday night on another coronavirus relief package, allowing congressional leaders and the White House to continue negotiations. “If we have an agreement, that’s what we will consider,” House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said Wednesday. We want money in people’s hands.” The current $2.2 trillion …

Pelosi: House to stay in session until COVID-19 rescue pact
4 years, 3 months ago

Pelosi: House to stay in session until COVID-19 rescue pact

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Tuesday the House will remain in session until lawmakers deliver another round of COVID-19 relief, a move that came as Democrats from swing districts signaled discontent with a standoff that could force them to face voters without delivering more aid. Pelosi’s comments came as moderate Democrats, many from areas won by President Donald Trump …

New stimulus checks, enhanced unemployment unlikely as Congress fractures over coronavirus relief
4 years, 3 months ago

New stimulus checks, enhanced unemployment unlikely as Congress fractures over coronavirus relief

LA Times  

The congressional stalemate over a new coronavirus relief package grew further entrenched Thursday as Senate Democrats blocked a slimmed-down Republican proposal that they deemed “emaciated” because it did not include another round of $1,200 stimulus checks for Americans, assistance for state governments and other economic aid. “There could be a chance for Pelosi and Schumer and the White House to …

Senate GOP COVID-19 Relief Bill Fails; Chances Of Bipartisan Deal Before Election Dim
4 years, 3 months ago

Senate GOP COVID-19 Relief Bill Fails; Chances Of Bipartisan Deal Before Election Dim

NPR  

Senate GOP COVID-19 Relief Bill Fails; Chances Of Bipartisan Deal Before Election Dim Enlarge this image toggle caption Jacquelyn Martin/AP Jacquelyn Martin/AP Senate Republicans rallied around a $300 billion coronavirus aid package, but it fell short of the necessary 60-vote majority to advance, effectively killing the measure. The Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell-led proposal is the first measure to secure …

Trump Orders More Unemployment Pay, Payroll Tax Deferral after Negotiations on Covid-19 Rescue Package Collapsed
4 years, 5 months ago

Trump Orders More Unemployment Pay, Payroll Tax Deferral after Negotiations on Covid-19 Rescue Package Collapsed

News 18  

Seizing the power of his podium and his pen, President Donald Trump on Saturday moved to bypass the nation's elected lawmakers as he claimed the authority to defer payroll taxes and extend an expired unemployment benefit after negotiations with Congress on a new coronavirus rescue package collapsed. Now, Trump, who has not spoken with Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi since …

White House, Democrats at odds on virus aid but talking
4 years, 5 months ago

White House, Democrats at odds on virus aid but talking

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Unemployment assistance, eviction protections and other relief for millions of Americans are at stake as White House officials launched negotiations late Monday with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Democratic Senate leader Chuck Schumer on a new coronavirus aid package that’s teetering in Congress ahead of looming deadlines. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said he wanted to hit …

Senate Reaches Deal On Massive Coronavirus Relief Bill
4 years, 9 months ago

Senate Reaches Deal On Massive Coronavirus Relief Bill

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― After days of marathon negotiations and a tense shouting match on the Senate floor, lawmakers reached a deal with the Trump administration early Wednesday morning on massive trillion-dollar emergency legislation aimed at propping up the U.S. economy and giving relief to workers hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. “The Senate has reached a bipartisan agreement …

Negotiators close on a nearly $2 trillion virus aid package
4 years, 9 months ago

Negotiators close on a nearly $2 trillion virus aid package

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Top congressional and White House officials emerged from grueling negotiations at the Capitol over the nearly $2 trillion coronavirus rescue package saying they expected to reach a deal Tuesday. “This is a national emergency.” Fuming, McConnell warned Democrats — pointedly House Speaker Nancy Pelosi — to quit stalling on “political games,” as he described Democratic efforts to steer …

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