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 “pause” on new spending after Congress approved a sweeping $2.2 trillion relief package in March. “Our priority, our objective, should be restarting the economy.” As bipartisan talks unfold, the White House is now suggesting a narrower relief package may be all that’s possible with Friday’s approaching deadlines. Democrats pointed to an assessment from economist Mark Zandi, who called it a “poor policy choice.” Zandi said that if the GOP proposal became law, nearly 1 million jobs would be lost by year’s end and the unemployment rate, now above 11%, would climb more than half a percentage point.

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House approves aid package for Israel, but not for Ukraine
1 year, 2 months ago

House approves aid package for Israel, but not for Ukraine

NPR  

House approves aid package for Israel, but not for Ukraine Enlarge this image toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP J. Scott Applewhite/AP WASHINGTON — The House approved a nearly $14.5 billion military aid package Thursday for Israel, a muscular U.S. response to the war with Hamas but also a partisan approach by new Speaker Mike Johnson that poses a direct challenge …

House Republicans aim to pay for Israel aid with cuts to IRS funds
1 year, 2 months ago

House Republicans aim to pay for Israel aid with cuts to IRS funds

NPR  

House Republicans aim to pay for Israel aid with cuts to IRS funds Enlarge this image toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images Alex Wong/Getty Images After three weeks without a speaker, the House is back in business and putting aid to Israel at the top of its to-do list. Sponsor Message Johnson acknowledged the bill is likely to drive away Democrats, …

Congress returns to try to avoid a partial government shutdown. Here's its to-do list
3 years, 1 month ago

Congress returns to try to avoid a partial government shutdown. Here's its to-do list

NPR  

Congress returns to try to avoid a partial government shutdown. The most immediate issue is avoiding a partial government shutdown at the end of the week, but they also need to address the nation's borrowing authority and annual defense policy bill. Democrats have also set Christmas as their own deadline for passing the roughly $2 trillion domestic spending bill that …

White House offering more aid for winter heat, utility bills
3 years, 1 month ago

White House offering more aid for winter heat, utility bills

Associated Press  

The Biden administration is taking steps to help distribute several billion dollars in aid for winter heating and utility bills, an unprecedented sum that comes largely from its $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package. Aid for renters can also cover utility costs, while the money provided to state, local and tribal governments can help families that face high heating bills and …

US Democrats face consequential week on infrastructure overhaul
3 years, 3 months ago

US Democrats face consequential week on infrastructure overhaul

Al Jazeera  

The United States Congress is set to consider two pieces of key infrastructure legislation in the coming days, in a week for Democrats that is expected to have wide-ranging implications for the presidency of Joe Biden and next year’s midterm elections. Democrats’ ability to unify behind two infrastructure bills – one a $1 trillion package aimed at physical infrastructure, the …

Biden, Dems prevail as Senate OKs $1.9T virus relief bill
3 years, 10 months ago

Biden, Dems prevail as Senate OKs $1.9T virus relief bill

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — An exhausted Senate narrowly approved a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill Saturday as President Joe Biden and his Democratic allies notched a victory they called crucial for hoisting the country out of the pandemic and economic doldrums. “And everything in this package is designed to relieve the suffering and to meet the most urgent needs of the nation, …

Senate Dems strike jobless aid deal, relief bill OK in sight
3 years, 10 months ago

Senate Dems strike jobless aid deal, relief bill OK in sight

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Senate leaders and moderate Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin struck a deal late Friday over emergency jobless benefits, breaking a logjam that had stalled the party’s showpiece $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill. The House approved a relief bill last weekend that included $400 weekly jobless benefits — on top of regular state payments — through August. As the day …

Here's What's In House Democrats' $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Plan
3 years, 10 months ago

Here's What's In House Democrats' $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Plan

NPR  

Here's What's In House Democrats' $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Plan Enlarge this image toggle caption Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images The House Budget Committee has approved legislation advancing President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package, setting a path for intense debate in the Senate. New financial support for parents: Democrats approved a major temporary overhaul to the child tax …

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 warns of growing cost of delay on economic aid plan
3 years, 11 months ago

Biden warns of growing cost of delay on economic aid plan

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is warning of a steep and growing “cost of inaction” on his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan as the White House searched for “creative” ways to win public support for a package that is getting a cold shoulder from Senate Republicans. An aggressive push for vaccinations and generous aid to individuals would help put parents …

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 …

House Endorses Trump-Backed $2,000 Payments Amid Feud Within GOP
4 years ago

House Endorses Trump-Backed $2,000 Payments Amid Feud Within GOP

NPR  

House Endorses Trump-Backed $2,000 Payments Amid Feud Within GOP Enlarge this image toggle caption Drew Angerer/Getty Images Drew Angerer/Getty Images Updated at 10 p.m. ET The House voted to increase coronavirus disaster relief payments for Americans to $2,000 per person on Monday in a bid by Democrats to capitalize on political divisions among Republicans. The vote, 275-134, passed with the …

Congress seals agreement on $900 billion COVID relief bill
4 years ago

Congress seals agreement on $900 billion COVID relief bill

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Top Capitol Hill negotiators sealed a deal Sunday on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package, finally delivering long-overdue help to businesses and individuals and providing money to deliver vaccines to a nation eager for them. The agreement, announced by congressional leaders, would establish a temporary $300 per week supplemental jobless benefit and a $600 direct stimulus payment …

Congressional leaders reach deal for nearly $900-billion coronavirus aid package
4 years ago

Congressional leaders reach deal for nearly $900-billion coronavirus aid package

LA Times  

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell heads to the floor of the Senate from his office on December 20, 2020 in Washington, DC. Congressional leaders agreed Sunday on a nearly $900-billion economic aid package to extend federal unemployment payments and forgivable loans for small businesses, and to give direct cash payments to many Americans. The final text of the aid package, …

Snags on COVID-19 relief may force weekend sessions
4 years ago

Snags on COVID-19 relief may force weekend sessions

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 Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The central elements of a hard-fought compromise appeared …

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 …

Negotiators report progress on long-delayed COVID aid bill
4 years ago

Negotiators report progress on long-delayed COVID aid bill

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 Top Capitol Hill Republicans labored Tuesday to keep the price …

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
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 …

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 …

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 …

COVID delay: New coronavirus relief slipping past election
4 years, 2 months ago

COVID delay: New coronavirus relief slipping past election

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. Liberal economist Jared Bernstein, who worked for Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden in 2009 …

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.” …

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 …

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 …

Last-ditch virus aid talks collapse; no help for jobless now
4 years, 5 months ago

Last-ditch virus aid talks collapse; no help for jobless now

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A last-ditch effort by Democrats to revive Capitol Hill talks on vital COVID-19 rescue money collapsed in disappointment Friday, making it increasingly likely that Washington gridlock will mean more hardship for millions of people who are losing enhanced jobless benefits and further damage for an economy pummeled by the still-raging coronavirus. President Donald Trump said Friday night he …

Last-ditch coronavirus aid talks collapse; no help for jobless now
4 years, 5 months ago

Last-ditch coronavirus aid talks collapse; no help for jobless now

LA Times  

Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin, center, after meeting with Democratic congressional leaders Friday in an effort to reach a deal on a coronavirus relief package. President Trump said Friday night he was likely to issue limited executive orders related to COVID, perhaps in the next day or so, if he can’t reach a broad agreement with Congress. The day’s negotiations …

Negotiators report progress in coronavirus relief talks
4 years, 5 months ago

Negotiators report progress in coronavirus relief talks

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers reported progress on a huge coronavirus relief bill Saturday, as political pressure mounts to restore an expired $600-per-week supplemental unemployment benefit and send funding to help schools reopen. “This was the longest meeting we’ve had and it was more productive than the other meetings,” said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., who was part of the rare …

Mnuchin, Pelosi talk virus relief; GOP slashes jobless aid
4 years, 5 months ago

Mnuchin, Pelosi talk virus relief; GOP slashes jobless aid

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Unemployment assistance, eviction protections and other relief for millions of Americans are at stake as White House officials launch negotiations with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on a new coronavirus aid package that’s teetering in Congress ahead of looming deadlines. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and White House chief of staff Mark Meadows worked through the weekend on the GOP …

White House, GOP agree on virus testing in new aid bill
4 years, 5 months ago

White House, GOP agree on virus testing in new aid bill

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans and the White House reached tentative agreement for more testing funds in the next COVID-19 relief package, but deep disagreements over the scope of the $1 trillion in federal aid remain ahead of Thursday’s expected roll out. Democrats, who already approved House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s more sweeping $3 trillion package two months ago, said time is …

The Coronavirus Is Still Spreading, Trump And Congress Are Still Dithering
4 years, 6 months ago

The Coronavirus Is Still Spreading, Trump And Congress Are Still Dithering

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― Two months after Congress passed its last coronavirus response bill, and despite a number of approaching deadlines, Republicans and Democrats appear far apart on another round of economic relief. It’s better than their salaries,” White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said Sunday, parroting a GOP talking point about the need to let the unemployment benefits …

House Passes $3 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Bill That Has Dim Future
4 years, 7 months ago

House Passes $3 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Bill That Has Dim Future

NPR  

House Passes $3 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Bill That Has Dim Future Enlarge this image toggle caption Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images House lawmakers on Friday approved a Democratic proposal to provide $3 trillion in coronavirus relief that would include a new wave of help for state and local governments, workers and families. "This is a …

Pelosi unveils $3T virus bill, warns inaction costs more
4 years, 7 months ago

Pelosi unveils $3T virus bill, warns inaction costs more

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi unveiled a more than $3 trillion coronavirus aid package Tuesday, a sweeping effort with $1 trillion for states and cities, “hazard pay” for essential workers and a new round of cash payments to individuals. Lines drawn, the latest pandemic response from Congress will test the House and Senate — and President Donald Trump — …

Pelosi pushes new virus package as McConnell hits ‘pause’
4 years, 8 months ago

Pelosi pushes new virus package as McConnell hits ‘pause’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi pressed ahead Tuesday with the next coronavirus aid, a sweeping package that is expected to be unveiled soon even as the House stays closed while the Senate reopens in the pandemic. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday it’s time to push “pause” on more aid. He said Tuesday he wants to prevent “an …

White House economic adviser says additional coronavirus stimulus package might not be necessary
4 years, 8 months ago

White House economic adviser says additional coronavirus stimulus package might not be necessary

CNN  

CNN — White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said that another round of coronavirus relief legislation might not be necessary, as Democrats push for Congress to provide more federal funding to cash-strapped state and local governments. “I think right now, because there’s been good news really, that the opening up is starting to happen faster than we expected, appears to …

Senate approves $483B virus aid deal, sends it to House
4 years, 8 months ago

Senate approves $483B virus aid deal, sends it to House

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A $483 billion coronavirus aid package flew through the Senate on Tuesday after Congress and the White House reached a deal to replenish a small-business payroll fund and provided new money for hospitals and testing. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said the bill was made “better and broader” after Democrats forced the inclusion of money for hospitals and …

Congressional Leaders Divided On Next Steps To Confront Coronavirus Threat
4 years, 9 months ago

Congressional Leaders Divided On Next Steps To Confront Coronavirus Threat

NPR  

Congressional Leaders Divided On Next Steps To Confront Coronavirus Threat Enlarge this image toggle caption Andrew Harnik/AP Andrew Harnik/AP House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is aggressively advocating for a second wave of legislation on top of the recently enacted $2 trillion rescue package to confront the coronavirus pandemic, but her Senate counterpart, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, is advocating for a more …

US Senate announces $2.2 trillion aid for businesses, workers, healthcare hit by coronavirus; likely to keep economy afloat for three months
4 years, 9 months ago

US Senate announces $2.2 trillion aid for businesses, workers, healthcare hit by coronavirus; likely to keep economy afloat for three months

Firstpost  

The Senate passed an unparalleled $2.2 trillion economic coronavirus rescue package steering aid to businesses, workers and health care systems engulfed by the pandemic Washington: The Senate late Wednesday passed an unparalleled $2.2 trillion economic rescue package steering aid to businesses, workers and health care systems engulfed by the coronavirus pandemic. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, asked how long the aid …

Coronavirus Outbreak: White House, Congress agree on $2 trillion rescue bill to aid US businesses, workers and hospitals
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: White House, Congress agree on $2 trillion rescue bill to aid US businesses, workers and hospitals

Firstpost  

The economic rescue package would give direct payments to most Americans, expand unemployment benefits and provide a $367 billion program for small businesses to keep making payroll while workers are forced to stay home. “We have a deal.” The economic rescue package would give direct payments to most Americans, expand unemployment benefits and provide a $367 billion program for small …

Pelosi forecasts House OK of Senate’s $2.2T virus aid plan
4 years, 9 months ago

Pelosi forecasts House OK of Senate’s $2.2T virus aid plan

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The House will give final approval Friday to the massive $2.2 trillion economic rescue bill with robust backing from both parties, Speaker Nancy Pelosi said, a vote that would cap Congress’ tumultuous effort to rush the relief to a nation battered by the coronavirus. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said in a TV interview the economy “may well …

Trump, Congress agree on $2 trillion virus rescue bill
4 years, 9 months ago

Trump, Congress agree on $2 trillion virus rescue bill

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The White House and Senate leaders of both parties announced agreement early Wednesday on unprecedented emergency legislation to rush sweeping aid to businesses, workers and a health care system slammed by the coronavirus pandemic. The unprecedented economic rescue package would give direct payments to most Americans, expand unemployment benefits and provide a $367 billion program for small businesses …

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 …

McConnell unveils economic rescue plan amid virus shutdown
4 years, 9 months ago

McConnell unveils economic rescue plan amid virus shutdown

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell unveiled a sweeping economic rescue plan Thursday to pump $1,200 direct checks to taxpayers, $300 billion for small businesses to keep idled workers on payroll and $208 billion in loans to airlines and other industries. The GOP leader’s effort builds on President Donald Trump’s request for Congress to “go big” as lawmakers race …

Chuck Schumer Calls For At Least $750 Billion To Help Economy And Fight Coronavirus
4 years, 9 months ago

Chuck Schumer Calls For At Least $750 Billion To Help Economy And Fight Coronavirus

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that Democrats are preparing a relief bill totaling at least $750 billion in response to the growing coronavirus outbreak that is battering the nation. Schumer said the bill would “ensure our medical professionals have all the resources – including physical space and equipment – they need to provide treatment …

Trump declares virus emergency; House passes aid package
4 years, 9 months ago

Trump declares virus emergency; House passes aid package

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Friday declared the coronavirus pandemic a national emergency, freeing up money and resources to fight the outbreak, and then threw his support behind an aid package in Congress that is on track to provide direct relief to Americans. “We don’t want people without symptoms to go and do that test,” Trump said, adding, “It’s …

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