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 work something out, and every day that you get closer to the election, there is probably less likelihood of that.” Democrats blocked the GOP plan Thursday. “The biggest reason why is Speaker Pelosi & Senator Schumer believe Trump & the GOP will be blamed for the pain doing nothing will cause & that will help them win the White House & Senate in November.” Democrats say Republicans spent months dawdling and are not taking the scope of the problem seriously. “Let’s not have a skinny bill when we have a massive problem,” Pelosi said, dismissing the latest GOP proposal as a stunt.

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House approves $1.2-trillion package of spending bills before shutdown deadline; Senate up next
9 months ago

House approves $1.2-trillion package of spending bills before shutdown deadline; Senate up next

LA Times  

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson brought a spending bill up under a streamlined process that required two-thirds support for approval. Johnson broke up this fiscal year’s spending bills into two parts as House Republicans revolted against what has become an annual practice of asking them to vote for one massive, complex bill with little time to review before facing …

Republicans rip Biden's 'reckless' $7.3 trillion budget that will 'accelerate America's decline': Top GOP members says plan is a 'another example of disregard for fiscal responsibility'
9 months, 1 week ago

Republicans rip Biden's 'reckless' $7.3 trillion budget that will 'accelerate America's decline': Top GOP members says plan is a 'another example of disregard for fiscal responsibility'

Daily Mail  

House Republican leadership tore into President Biden's new budget plan for fiscal year 2025, deeming it a 'roadmap to accelerate America's decline.' House Republican leadership tore into President Biden's new budget plan for fiscal year 2025, deeming it a 'roadmap to accelerate America's decline' The White House plans to pay for its ambition agenda - which includes $3 billion for …

Biden signs a package of spending bills passed by Congress just hours before a shutdown deadline
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden signs a package of spending bills passed by Congress just hours before a shutdown deadline

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Saturday signed a $460 billion package of spending bills approved by the Senate in time to avoid a shutdown of many key federal agencies. In signing it into law, Biden thanked leaders and negotiators from both parties in both chambers for their work, which the White House said will mean that agencies “may continue …

House passes $460 billion package of spending bills. Senate expected to act before shutdown deadline
9 months, 2 weeks ago

House passes $460 billion package of spending bills. Senate expected to act before shutdown deadline

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The House passed a $460 billion package of spending bills Wednesday that would keep money flowing to key federal agencies through the remainder of the budget year. The House Freedom Caucus, which contains dozens of the GOP’s most conservative members, urged Republicans to vote against the first spending package and oppose the second one being negotiated. “The bill …

The House passes a $2 trillion spending bill, but braces for changes in the Senate
3 years, 1 month ago

The House passes a $2 trillion spending bill, but braces for changes in the Senate

NPR  

The House passes a $2 trillion spending bill, but braces for changes in the Senate Enlarge this image toggle caption Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images The House voted on near-party lines Friday morning to approve a roughly $2 trillion social and climate spending package, ending months of squabbles among Democrats over the details of the …

Biden signs historic $1-trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill
3 years, 1 month ago

Biden signs historic $1-trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill

LA Times  

Biden said the legislation will overhaul the nation’s infrastructure and boost its economy, which has been battered by the COVID-19 pandemic. President Biden on Monday signed a historic $1-trillion bipartisan bill that he said will overhaul the nation’s infrastructure and boost the nation’s economy, which has been battered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Rob Portman of Ohio who said he hoped …

Biden, Congress Face Big Week For Agenda, Government Funding
3 years, 2 months ago

Biden, Congress Face Big Week For Agenda, Government Funding

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — It’s a consequential week for President Joe Biden’s agenda, as Democratic leaders delicately trim back his $3.5 trillion “Build Back Better” package to win over remaining lawmakers and work to quickly pass legislation to avoid a federal shutdown. “Let me just say, it’s an eventful week,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday on ABC’s “This …

Democrats look to hike taxes on the rich and corporations to pay for $3.5 trillion budget bill
3 years, 3 months ago

Democrats look to hike taxes on the rich and corporations to pay for $3.5 trillion budget bill

CNN  

CNN — House Democrats want to increase taxes on wealthy Americans and corporations to pay for their sweeping $3.5 trillion budget package. The draft proposal, which could still change before it is expected to be officially released Monday, calls for increasing the top marginal rate on individuals to 39.6%, up from the 37% rate set by the Republicans’ 2017 tax …

US House passes Joe Biden's $3.5 trillion budget plan after deal with moderates
3 years, 3 months ago

US House passes Joe Biden's $3.5 trillion budget plan after deal with moderates

India TV News  

Striking a deal with moderates, House Democratic leaders muscled President Joe Biden’s multitrillion-dollar budget blueprint over a key hurdle Tuesday, ending a risky standoff and putting the party’s domestic infrastructure agenda back on track. The 220-212 vote was a first move toward drafting Biden’s $3.5 trillion rebuilding plan this fall, and the narrow outcome, in the face of unanimous Republican …

Here Are 5 Hurdles That Democrats Face Now For Their $3.5 Trillion Budget
3 years, 4 months ago

Here Are 5 Hurdles That Democrats Face Now For Their $3.5 Trillion Budget

NPR  

Here Are 5 Hurdles That Democrats Face Now For Their $3.5 Trillion Budget Enlarge this image toggle caption Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images The Senate struggled for months to get agreement and ultimately a bipartisan vote to pass a $1 trillion infrastructure package. Sponsor Message The proposal — which would expand health care coverage, fund universal pre-K and free …

US Senate vote advances Biden’s $1 trillion infrastructure bill
3 years, 4 months ago

US Senate vote advances Biden’s $1 trillion infrastructure bill

Al Jazeera  

In a rare stroke of bipartisanship, Republicans joined Democrats to overcome the 60-vote threshold needed to advance the measure towards final votes. The United States Senate has moved closer to passing a $1 trillion infrastructure package after lawmakers from both parties came together and voted to clear a key procedural hurdle, but the action soon stalled out as opponents tried …

Biden Meets Dems At Capitol To Firm Up Support For Reconciliation Package
3 years, 5 months ago

Biden Meets Dems At Capitol To Firm Up Support For Reconciliation Package

Huff Post  

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 14: President Biden is on the Hill to discuss with Senate Democrats the $3.5 trillion reconciliation package they have reached overnight that would expand Medicare benefits, boost federal safety net programs and combat climate change. Drew Angerer via Getty Images WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden stepped up his bid to push his multitrillion-dollar domestic plans through …

Senate Democrats reach $3.5 trillion budget agreement
3 years, 5 months ago

Senate Democrats reach $3.5 trillion budget agreement

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats announced late Tuesday that they’d reached a budget agreement envisioning spending an enormous $3.5 trillion over the coming decade, paving the way for their drive to pour federal resources into climate change, health care and family-service programs sought by President Joe Biden. We’re going to get this done for the sake of making average Americans’ lives …

Coronavirus stimulus payments from $US1.9 trillion Biden relief package to hit US bank accounts this weekend
3 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus stimulus payments from $US1.9 trillion Biden relief package to hit US bank accounts this weekend

ABC  

Americans will see the first direct deposits from President Joe Biden's $US1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package hit their bank accounts this weekend, according to Treasury and Internal Revenue Service officials. Key points: The stimulus payments will help 160 million US households A family of four will receive up to $7,200 in stimulus payments Coronavirus kills an average of 1,400 Americans …

Biden signs $1.9-trillion COVID-19 relief bill, a day earlier than expected
3 years, 9 months ago

Biden signs $1.9-trillion COVID-19 relief bill, a day earlier than expected

LA Times  

President Biden signed a sweeping $1.9-trillion coronavirus relief package into law Thursday, authorizing a massive infusion of federal aid aimed primarily at working families. “This historic legislation is about rebuilding the backbone of this country and giving people in this nation, working people, middle-class folks, the people who built this country, a fighting chance,” Biden said after signing the bill …

Covid rescue plan expected to pass US Congress Wednesday
3 years, 9 months ago

Covid rescue plan expected to pass US Congress Wednesday

Live Mint  

US President Joe Biden's massive relief plan is on track to cross the finish line Wednesday with a final House vote, stimulating an economy digging out from the coronavirus pandemic and offering a lifeline for millions of families. If it reaches his desk, Biden -- who made the American Rescue Plan his top legislative priority -- could sign the historic …

Covid Relief Bill: $1,400 stimulus checks could go out as soon as soon as Biden signs bill this week
3 years, 9 months ago

Covid Relief Bill: $1,400 stimulus checks could go out as soon as soon as Biden signs bill this week

Daily Mail  

President Joe Biden said Monday that he was eager to sign the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill that the House of Representatives is expected to pass Tuesday. Biden made the comment during a visit to a vaccination site at the Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Monday that she didn't know whether President …

US Senate narrowly passes $1.9 trillion COVID relief legislation
3 years, 9 months ago

US Senate narrowly passes $1.9 trillion COVID relief legislation

Al Jazeera  

Senate passes amended version of stimulus bill in 50-49 vote, sending it back to the House for approval next week. The United States Senate has narrowly passed an amended version of President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus bill, sending the legislation back to the US House of Representatives for final approval. “President Biden has now got his first major …

Senate passes $1.9-trillion COVID-19 economic relief bill
3 years, 9 months ago

Senate passes $1.9-trillion COVID-19 economic relief bill

LA Times  

The Senate passed a $1.9-trillion COVID-19 relief package Saturday, scaling back unemployment benefits approved by the House and narrowing the number of Americans who receive $1,400 payments in an effort to mollify centrist Democrats and get a bill to President Biden as early as next week. After some surprise last-minute haggling Friday between moderates and progressives, Senate Democrats passed the …

Senate Advances $1.9 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Bill Despite GOP Opposition
3 years, 9 months ago

Senate Advances $1.9 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Bill Despite GOP Opposition

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The Senate voted to begin debate on President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package on Thursday after Democrats agreed among themselves on the final details of the bill, which includes funding for schools, vaccine distribution and jobless benefits. Sen. Joe Manchin wanted to keep unemployment benefits at their current $300 per week in addition to ending …

WH says relief checks to go to most who got December payment
3 years, 9 months ago

WH says relief checks to go to most who got December payment

Associated Press  

Roughly 98% of U.S. households that received a COVID-19 relief check in December will also qualify for the next round of payments being championed by President Joe Biden, according to a White House official. Under the current Senate bill, the Biden administration estimates that 158.5 million households will receive direct payments, according to the White House official who insisted on …

WH says relief checks to go to most who got December payment
3 years, 9 months ago

WH says relief checks to go to most who got December payment

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Roughly 98% of U.S. households …

Biden signs off on tighter eligibility for $1,400 stimulus checks
3 years, 9 months ago

Biden signs off on tighter eligibility for $1,400 stimulus checks

Hindustan Times  

President Joe Biden has agreed to moderate Democrats’ demands to narrow eligibility for the $1,400 stimulus payments included in the $1.9 trillion pandemic-relief bill, according to a Democratic aide. A separate push by moderates to trim the $400-a-week supplemental unemployment benefits in the bill that the House passed last week to $300 won’t be included in what is initially brought …

US House approves Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan
3 years, 9 months ago

US House approves Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan

Al Jazeera  

Included in the legislation are $1,400 direct payments to individuals and $400 a week unemployment benefit through August. The US House of Representatives has approved in a late-night vote President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus aid bill, as Democrats who control the chamber steered the sweeping measure towards approval. Minimum wage debate House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had predicted the bill …

US House poised to pass $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill
3 years, 9 months ago

US House poised to pass $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill

Al Jazeera  

The US House of Representatives is poised to approve a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill on Friday even as Republicans unify in opposition to the measure backed by President Joe Biden. “Clearly, pent-up demand and frustration with the previous administration pushed President Biden to want to get something done quickly in the midst of this virus,” said Bill Hoagland, senior …

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 …

Stimulus plan: Here’s what’s in the House Democrats’ full proposal
3 years, 10 months ago

Stimulus plan: Here’s what’s in the House Democrats’ full proposal

CNN  

CNN — The House has passed the Democrats’ massive coronavirus relief package, bringing President Joe Biden’s stimulus proposal one step closer to reality. Here’s what’s in the bill: Stimulus checks The House bill would provide direct payments worth up to $1,400 per person. Optional paid sick and family leave Unlike Biden’s proposal, the House bill would not reinstate mandatory paid …

Biden backs stimulus cheque income limits in CEO meeting
3 years, 10 months ago

Biden backs stimulus cheque income limits in CEO meeting

Al Jazeera  

United States President Joe Biden told a group of business leaders gathered at the White House on Tuesday that he supports phasing out stimulus payments for individuals earning more than $75,000 and households earning more than $150,000. United States President Joe Biden said on Tuesday he agreed with a proposal by Democratic lawmakers that would limit or phase out stimulus …

Biden eager to ‘act fast’ on $1.9T plan even without Republicans
3 years, 10 months ago

Biden eager to ‘act fast’ on $1.9T plan even without Republicans

Al Jazeera  

United States President Joe Biden warned that Americans are hurting too badly to wait for partisan negotiations as Friday’s weak jobs report shows the country’s recovery is at real risk of stalling. President Joe Biden gave his strongest indication yet that he will push for his $1.9 trillion Covid relief plan without Republican support, saying that a weak jobs report …

Letters to the Editor: Joe Biden needs to tell Republicans to get out of his way on COVID relief
3 years, 10 months ago

Letters to the Editor: Joe Biden needs to tell Republicans to get out of his way on COVID relief

LA Times  

To the editor: President Biden has to do something right now. Our problems now include a sputtering economy, poor race relations, too many voters believing made-up conspiracy theories and lies, hate groups growing and arming for revolution, a dysfunctional government, and a virus that’s mutating. Small looks like compromise, like doing a little something here and a little something there. …

Biden says he won’t budge on $1,400 stimulus cheques
3 years, 10 months ago

Biden says he won’t budge on $1,400 stimulus cheques

Al Jazeera  

President Joe Biden on Wednesday told House Democrats he’s ‘not married’ to an absolute number on his proposed $1.9 trillion stimulus package, but he wants it to include $1,400 direct cash payments. United States President Joe Biden told House Democrats on Wednesday that he’s “not married” to an absolute number on his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 rescue plan, but Congress needs …

Biden tells House Democrats to ‘stick together’ in Covid-19 relief push, signals willingness to narrow stimulus checks
3 years, 10 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 and GOP senators offer competing COVID-19 relief plans
3 years, 10 months ago

Biden and GOP senators offer competing COVID-19 relief plans

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and a group of 10 Senate Republicans have offered competing proposals to help the United States respond to the coronavirus pandemic and provide economic relief to businesses and families. AID TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS Biden’s framework would send $350 billion to state and local governments to allay service cuts and keep police, fire and …

As Biden and Republicans meet, Democrats prepare to move on COVID relief alone
3 years, 10 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 …

Stimulus checks are a lousy way to fix the economy
3 years, 11 months ago

Stimulus checks are a lousy way to fix the economy

CNN  

New York CNN Business — The most expensive provision in Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion economic recovery plan is his proposal to send an additional $1,400 to most Americans. “That money is not well targeted,” said Mark Zandi, chief economist for Moody’s Analytics. It’s getting harder to argue it’ll be an immediate stimulus to the economy.” A big part of the …

Biden announces USD 1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus plan to revive US economy
3 years, 11 months ago

Biden announces USD 1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus plan to revive US economy

The Hindu  

US President-elect Joe Biden has announced a USD 1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package to tackle the economic fallout from the pandemic, including direct financial aid to average Americans, support to businesses and to provide a boost to the national vaccination programme. The relief package, announced on Thursday, includes USD 415 billion focused on combating the COVID-19 pandemic, over USD 1 …

President-Elect Joe Biden To Unveil Plan To Pump $1.9 Trillion Into Pandemic-Hit Economy
3 years, 11 months ago

President-Elect Joe Biden To Unveil Plan To Pump $1.9 Trillion Into Pandemic-Hit Economy

News 18  

President-elect Joe Biden will unveil a $1.9 trillion stimulus package proposal on Thursday designed to jump-start the economy and speed up the U.S. response to the coronavirus pandemic, officials said. The package includes $415 billion to bolster the response to the virus and the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, some $1 trillion in direct relief to households, and roughly $440 billion …

Biden to unveil plan to pump $1.5 trillion into pandemic-hit economy
3 years, 11 months ago

Biden to unveil plan to pump $1.5 trillion into pandemic-hit economy

Live Mint  

President-elect Joe Biden will unveil a stimulus package proposal on Thursday designed to jump-start the economy during the coronavirus pandemic with an economic lifeline that could exceed $1.5 trillion and help minority communities. The incoming administration will work with Congress on the quick stimulus package after Biden takes office on Jan. 20, although the impeachment of Trump threatens to consume …

US debt surged by $7 trillion under Trump. It will go much higher under Biden
3 years, 11 months ago

US debt surged by $7 trillion under Trump. It will go much higher under Biden

CNN  

New York CNN Business — President Donald Trump certainly lived up to his self-proclaimed status as the King of Debt during his term in office. “It seems quite premature to say we need another $2 trillion now given what we just passed,” said Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a bipartisan fiscal watchdog group. Still, …

‘We have to act’: Biden unveils $1.9 trillion COVID stimulus plan
3 years, 11 months ago

‘We have to act’: Biden unveils $1.9 trillion COVID stimulus plan

Al Jazeera  

Package includes $415bn to boost response to COVID-19 and vaccine release, as well as $1,400 cheques to individuals. United States President-elect Joe Biden has unveiled a $1.9 trillion stimulus package proposal designed to jump-start the economy and speed up the US response to the coronavirus pandemic. It also provides a sharp contrast with Trump, who spent the last months of …

Trump's $2,000 Checks All But Dead As GOP Senate Refuses Aid
3 years, 11 months ago

Trump's $2,000 Checks All But Dead As GOP Senate Refuses Aid

Huff Post  

Liberal senators led by Bernie Sanders of Vermont who support the relief aid are blocking action on the defense bill until a vote can be taken on Trump’s demand for $2,000 for most Americans. The two GOP senators from Georgia, David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler, announced Tuesday they support Trump’s plan for bigger checks as they face Democrats Jon Ossoff …

Senate GOP Rushes To Finish Defense Bill And Avoid Showdown On Relief Payments
3 years, 11 months 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 …

Trump’s bid for $2,000 stimulus cheques stalls in US Senate
3 years, 11 months ago

Trump’s bid for $2,000 stimulus cheques stalls in US Senate

Al Jazeera  

United States President Donald Trump’s push for bigger $2,000 COVID-19 relief cheques stalled in the Senate on Tuesday as Republicans blocked a swift vote proposed by Democrats and split within their own ranks over whether to boost spending or defy the White House. Most Republican senators oppose the additional COVID-19 spending, which would cost the US government $484bn, even if …

Outlook Unclear For $2,000 COVID-19 Relief Payments As Action Shifts To Senate
3 years, 11 months 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 …

Senate GOP stalls Democrats’ push for $2,000 stimulus checks
3 years, 11 months ago

Senate GOP stalls Democrats’ push for $2,000 stimulus checks

LA Times  

On Tuesday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell blocked an attempt to vote on whether to increase the amount of stimulus checks from $600 to $2,000. President Trump’s push for bigger, $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks stalled out Tuesday in the Senate as Republicans blocked a swift vote proposed by Democrats and split within their own ranks over whether to boost spending …

House Passes $2,000 Coronavirus Stimulus Check Legislation
3 years, 11 months ago

House Passes $2,000 Coronavirus Stimulus Check Legislation

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING After President Donald Trump reluctantly signed the coronavirus relief legislation Sunday night, House Democrats still moved ahead Monday with passing new legislation to increase stimulus checks to $2,000 for most Americans, putting Republicans on the record as opposing the increase in direct payments. The House passed the stimulus check legislation 275-134, with 130 Republicans, two Democrats and …

Trump allies convinced president to sign relief legislation by ‘playing to his vanity’, report says
3 years, 11 months ago

Trump allies convinced president to sign relief legislation by ‘playing to his vanity’, report says

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 Donald Trump finally signed legislation deploying critically needed aid during …

Trump signs massive measure funding government, COVID relief
3 years, 11 months ago

Trump signs massive measure funding government, COVID relief

Associated Press  

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump signed a $900 billion pandemic relief package Sunday, ending days of drama over his refusal to accept the bipartisan deal that will deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals and avert a federal government shutdown. “The compromise bill is not perfect, but it will do an enormous amount of good for struggling …

Stimulus checks are coming. How much will you get and when?
3 years, 11 months ago

Stimulus checks are coming. How much will you get and when?

LA Times  

President Trump signed a $2.3-trillion spending bill Sunday — despite his own late objections — that funds the government and includes $900 billion in stimulus provisions for struggling households and businesses. As with the previous round of coronavirus stimulus checks under the CARES Act, you are likely to see the money quickly if the IRS has your direct deposit information …

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 …

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