Democrats try again with sweeping mail voting requirements
4 years, 7 months ago

Democrats try again with sweeping mail voting requirements

Associated Press  

Despite an earlier failed attempt, Democrats tried again Friday to adopt a massive expansion of voting by mail during the coronavirus outbreak, including $3.6 billion in funding for states to adjust their election systems to deal with the pandemic. President Donald Trump’s spokeswoman, Kayleigh McEnany, on Friday said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was “exploiting the crisis and pushing for mass mail-in voting even though we know it’s more susceptible to voting fraud.” The six states that use mass mail-in voting have not seen significant voter fraud. “The Speaker’s bill also tries to use the virus as cover to implement sweeping changes to election laws that Democrats have wanted for years,” Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said in a statement. 1 is the money.” Congress included $400 million in election funding in a previous coronavirus relief bill, but estimates of the total cost to expand mail voting and make in-person voting safer have run as high as $4 billion. “It’s much easier to provide the funding to the states, to accommodate things like mail-in voting, and much more appropriate to do that than it is to federalize the elections and tell states how they have to do a job that they will do better than the federal bureaucracy will ever do,” Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., told reporters this week.

States Election Democrats Senate Republican House Mail Bill Voting Requirements  sweeping  try  states  bill  coronavirus  election  democrats  funding  voting  requirements  rights  senate  mail

History of this topic

House Democrats overcome last-minute right-wing campaign, pass Build Back Better bill
3 years, 1 month ago

House Democrats overcome last-minute right-wing campaign, pass Build Back Better bill

Salon  

After a late-night marathon stunt from the Republican leader in the House of Representatives, Rep. Kevin McCarthy of California, and a flood of last-minute money from multiple conservative groups targeted at moderates, House Democrats passed President Joe Biden's signature legislation. Vulnerable Democrats like Golden faced ad campaigns in their districts in recent weeks funded by right-wing opponents to President Biden's …

Zuckerberg’s cash fuels GOP suspicion and new election rules
3 years, 5 months ago

Zuckerberg’s cash fuels GOP suspicion and new election rules

Associated Press  

DENVER — When Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg donated $400 million to help fund election offices as they scrambled to deal with the coronavirus pandemic late last summer, he said he hoped he would never have to do it again. The Republican attorney general of Louisiana last year ordered his state’s election offices to turn down grants from the nonprofit, the …

House Gives Final Approval To $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Package
3 years, 10 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, …

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 Passes $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Bill
3 years, 10 months ago

Senate Passes $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Bill

Huff Post  

Senators worked overnight through Saturday morning to get through a deluge of Republican amendments to the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package, which passed the Senate on Saturday. Alex Wong/Getty Images The Senate has passed President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, the American Rescue Plan, with $1,400 direct payments to many Americans, a $300 weekly unemployment benefit until September …

Senate Advances $1.9 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Bill Despite GOP Opposition
3 years, 10 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 …

US Senate takes up massive COVID-19 rescue bill
3 years, 10 months ago

US Senate takes up massive COVID-19 rescue bill

Al Jazeera  

The United States Senate cleared a key procedural hurdle on Thursday paving the way for its approval this weekend of President Joe Biden’s proposed $1.9 trillion COVID-19 rescue legislation. “The United States is facing a once in a century crisis that has sapped millions of jobs from our economy, left millions of Americans struggling to make ends meet and stolen …

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 …

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 …

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 …

House Passes $2,000 Coronavirus Stimulus Check Legislation
4 years 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 …

$900 billion COVID relief bill passed by Congress, sent to Trump
4 years ago

$900 billion COVID relief bill passed by Congress, sent to Trump

Live Mint  

Congress passed a $900 billion pandemic relief package that would finally deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals and resources to vaccinate a nation confronting a frightening surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths. “So much needed relief just in time for the holidays.” The $300 per week bonus jobless benefit was half the supplemental federal unemployment benefit provided under the …

US House passes $900 billion Covid relief package
4 years ago

US House passes $900 billion Covid relief package

Live Mint  

The House easily passed a USD 900 billion pandemic relief package Monday night that would finally deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals and resources to vaccinate a nation confronting a frightening surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths. Lawmakers tacked on a USD 1.4 trillion catchall spending bill and thousands of pages of other end-of-session business in a massive bundle …

US Congress passes $892bn in COVID relief measures
4 years ago

US Congress passes $892bn in COVID relief measures

Al Jazeera  

The bill provides $3.36bn for vaccine alliance GAVI, which issues the vaccines to people in low-income countries. The COVID-19 relief bill provides $284bn for loans to small business to keep workers employed and $166bn for $600 one-time payments to most US citizens among other measures. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the top Democrat in the US Congress, called the bill “a …

Congress Passes $900 Billion Coronavirus Relief Bill, Ending Months-Long Stalemate
4 years ago

Congress Passes $900 Billion Coronavirus Relief Bill, Ending Months-Long Stalemate

NPR  

Congress Passes $900 Billion Coronavirus Relief Bill, Ending Months-Long Stalemate Enlarge this image toggle caption Jacquelyn Martin/AP Jacquelyn Martin/AP Updated Tuesday at 11:40 a.m. Sponsor Message Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., criticized Democrats for insisting on a larger package for months and said, "With a new President-elect of their own party, everything changed. Although the overall contours of 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 …

McConnell rebuffs bipartisan Covid proposal while circulating another partisan GOP bill
4 years, 1 month ago

McConnell rebuffs bipartisan Covid proposal while circulating another partisan GOP 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 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. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} Senate …

‘Not Plan A': Charities are stepping up to pay for elections
4 years, 3 months ago

‘Not Plan A': Charities are stepping up to pay for elections

Associated Press  

DENVER — As Congress balks, well-funded nonprofits are donating hundreds of millions of dollars to help state and local officials run elections during the pandemic — a sudden infusion of private cash in what was once considered a core government function. The groups, the Center for Tech and Civic Life and Center for Election Innovation and Research, will funnel the …

US Senate rejects slimmed-down Republican coronavirus aid bill
4 years, 4 months ago

US Senate rejects slimmed-down Republican coronavirus aid bill

Al Jazeera  

The $300bn bill written by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Republican leaders was blocked by Democrats. The US Senate on Thursday killed a Republican bill that would have provided about $300bn in new coronavirus aid, as Democrats seeking far more funding prevented it from advancing. Democratic leaders in Congress have been pushing for a far more vigorous response – …

GOP proposes ‘targeted’ virus aid, but Dems say not enough
4 years, 4 months ago

GOP proposes ‘targeted’ virus aid, but Dems say not enough

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Senate prepared to vote this week on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it only has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell released the approximately $500 billion measure on Tuesday as senators returned to Washington for an abbreviated pre-election session, but hopes …

Ahead of presidential election in US, Trump holds up coronavirus aid to block funding for mail-in voting
4 years, 4 months ago

Ahead of presidential election in US, Trump holds up coronavirus aid to block funding for mail-in voting

India Today  

President Donald Trump said on Thursday he was blocking Democrats’ effort to include funds for the U.S. Postal Service and election infrastructure in a new coronavirus relief bill, a bid to block more Americans from voting by mail during the pandemic. Trump said his negotiators have resisted Democrats’ calls for additional money to help prepare for presidential, congressional and local …

6 steps to ensure safe COVID-19 voting for Americans
4 years, 4 months ago

6 steps to ensure safe COVID-19 voting for Americans

LA Times  

With only three months to go before the November election and the coronavirus pandemic still a threat to public health, Congress and the states must do much more to help Americans exercise their right to vote without placing themselves in danger. Trump has falsely and recklessly accused congressional Democrats of seeking to “increase voter fraud.” But even some Republicans who …

Trump cites mail-in voting in opposing new funding for Postal Service
4 years, 4 months ago

Trump cites mail-in voting in opposing new funding for Postal Service

LA Times  

President Trump at a news conference in the press briefing room at the White House on Wednesday. The Republican president said on Fox Business Network that among the sticking points over a new virus relief package were Democrats’ demands for billions of dollars to assist states in protecting the election and to help postal workers process mail-in ballots. “They need …

Capitol negotiators still stuck, still trying on virus aid
4 years, 5 months ago

Capitol negotiators still stuck, still trying on virus aid

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — After more than a week’s worth of meetings, at least some clarity is emerging in the bipartisan Washington talks on a huge COVID-19 response bill. A combative meeting Wednesday involving top Capitol Hill Democrats and the postmaster general and a souring tone from both sides indicate that a long slog remains, and White House chief of staff Mark …

With November Approaching, Election Officials Still Face Safety, Security Fears
4 years, 5 months ago

With November Approaching, Election Officials Still Face Safety, Security Fears

NPR  

With November Approaching, Election Officials Still Face Safety, Security Fears Enlarge this image toggle caption Spencer Platt/Getty Images Spencer Platt/Getty Images Updated at 11:56 a.m. "Doubt is our enemy," U.S. Sen. Angus King, an independent from Maine, said at a Senate hearing Wednesday on what Congress can do to ensure public confidence in this year's election results. "Our adversaries Sponsor …

Republicans Signal They're Willing To Pay Up To Avoid An Election Day Disaster
4 years, 6 months ago

Republicans Signal They're Willing To Pay Up To Avoid An Election Day Disaster

NPR  

Republicans Signal They're Willing To Pay Up To Avoid An Election Day Disaster Enlarge this image toggle caption Patrick Semansky/AP Patrick Semansky/AP Ever since the pandemic struck, state and local election officials across the country have made it clear: To avoid an election disaster in November, they need more money now. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also released …

Democrats push new $3T coronavirus relief bill through House
4 years, 7 months ago

Democrats push new $3T coronavirus relief bill through House

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Democrats have powered a massive $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill through the House, an election-year measure designed to brace a U.S. economy in free fall and a health care system struggling to contain a pandemic still pummeling the country. “Not to act now is not only irresponsible in a humanitarian way, it is irresponsible because it’s only going …

Democrats push new $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill through House
4 years, 7 months ago

Democrats push new $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill through House

India TV News  

Democrats powered a massive $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill through the House on Friday, an election-year measure designed to brace a U.S. economy in free fall and a health care system struggling to contain a pandemic still pummeling the country. “Not to act now is not only irresponsible in a humanitarian way, it is irresponsible because it’s only going to …

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 — …

Highlights of Democrats’ $3 trillion-plus virus relief bill
4 years, 7 months ago

Highlights of Democrats’ $3 trillion-plus virus relief bill

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Democrats controlling the House have unveiled a $3 trillion-plus coronavirus relief bill — the fifth coronavirus response legislation so far — and are planning to pass the measure on Friday. ___ HAZARD PAY FOR ESSENTIAL WORKERS Creates a $200 billion “heroes fund” that would provide a “hazard pay” supplement for essential workers such as first responders, health care …

House Democrats Unveil $3 Trillion Proposal For Coronavirus Relief
4 years, 7 months ago

House Democrats Unveil $3 Trillion Proposal For Coronavirus Relief

NPR  

House Democrats Unveil $3 Trillion Proposal For Coronavirus Relief Enlarge this image toggle caption Steven Senne/AP Steven Senne/AP Updated at 4:11 p.m. Sponsor Message The more than 1,800-page bill marks a long wish list for Democrats, including nearly $1 trillion to state, local and tribal governments and another round of direct cash payments to Americans. Many Democrats, including House Democratic …

Democrats seeking Senate seats grapple with how to campaign amid a pandemic
4 years, 8 months ago

Democrats seeking Senate seats grapple with how to campaign amid a pandemic

CNN  

CNN — When asked how much blame he thought President Donald Trump shared for the spread of coronavirus, former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper said, “I think in a crisis you don’t want to divide people.” The Democratic Senate candidate then blurted out, “I can’t restrain myself.” He had to mention the country’s lack of testing. In North Carolina, Cal Cunningham …

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 …

U.S. Senate approves nearly $500 billion more for coronavirus bailout
4 years, 8 months ago

U.S. Senate approves nearly $500 billion more for coronavirus bailout

The Hindu  

The U.S. Senate on April 21 unanimously approved $484 billion in additional coronavirus relief for the U.S. economy and hospitals treating people sickened by the pandemic, sending the measure to the House of Representatives for final passage later this week. To combat that, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said, $125 billion of small business funds in the latest package would …

Senate OKs Bipartisan Deal For $484 Billion More In Coronavirus Aid
4 years, 8 months ago

Senate OKs Bipartisan Deal For $484 Billion More In Coronavirus Aid

NPR  

Senate OKs Bipartisan Deal For $484 Billion More In Coronavirus Aid Enlarge this image toggle caption Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images Updated at 5:11 p.m. The deal, negotiated between Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and top leaders in Congress, includes $322 billion in additional money for a small-business loan program that ran dry within two weeks. …

Coronavirus couldn't force Republicans to delay the Wisconsin primary. That's good news for Donald Trump.
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus couldn't force Republicans to delay the Wisconsin primary. That's good news for Donald Trump.

ABC  

Confusion, frustration and fear of catching a virus that's claimed 12,000 lives in the US already. Wisconsin's Democratic Governor and Republican Congress were in agreement that the election, which entailed both local contests and the democratic presidential primary, should proceed. Stay up-to-date on the coronavirus outbreak Download the ABC News app and subscribe to our range of news alerts for …

Some Remain Skeptical About Voting By Mail — Even During A Pandemic
4 years, 9 months ago

Some Remain Skeptical About Voting By Mail — Even During A Pandemic

NPR  

Some Remain Skeptical About Voting By Mail — Even During A Pandemic The coronavirus relief package has $400 million to keep upcoming elections on track. I asked the state's Republican secretary of state, John Merrill, whether voters were hoping for a loosening of those rules or an expansion of mail voting due to fears about the virus. Kim Wyman is …

Highlights of Congress’ $2.2 trillion virus relief package
4 years, 9 months ago

Highlights of Congress’ $2.2 trillion virus relief package

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Some highlights of a $2.2 trillion package to help businesses, workers and a health care system staggered by the coronavirus pandemic. — Small businesses: Includes $350 billion in loans for companies with 500 employees or fewer, including nonprofits, self-employed people and hotel and restaurant chains with up to 500 workers per location. — Social programs: Includes $3.5 billion …

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 …

U.S. Senate unanimously passes $2.2 trillion coronavirus rescue package
4 years, 9 months ago

U.S. Senate unanimously passes $2.2 trillion coronavirus rescue package

The Hindu  

The U.S. 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. The drive by leaders to speed the bill through the Senate was slowed as four conservative Republican senators from states who economies are dominated by low-wage jobs demanded changes, saying the legislation as …

What's Inside The Senate's $2 Trillion Coronavirus Aid Package
4 years, 9 months ago

What's Inside The Senate's $2 Trillion Coronavirus Aid Package

NPR  

What's Inside The Senate's $2 Trillion Coronavirus Aid Package Loading. Sponsor Message There are seven main groups that would see the widest-reaching impacts: individuals, small businesses, big corporations, hospitals and public health, federal safety net, state and local governments, and education. This bill creates a new, temporary Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program through the end of this year to help people …

US Senate approves $2 trillion coronavirus rescue bill
4 years, 9 months ago

US Senate approves $2 trillion coronavirus rescue bill

Al Jazeera  

The largest economic relief bill in history heads to the House, where it must pass before landing on Trump’s desk. Individuals making more than $100,000 a year would not be eligible $250bn in federal unemployment benefits of $600 per week for individual employees as well as gig workers and independent contractors in addition to regular state unemployment benefits available for …

US: $2 trillion coronavirus rescue bill hits late snags in Senate
4 years, 9 months ago

US: $2 trillion coronavirus rescue bill hits late snags in Senate

Al Jazeera  

The drive to speed the bill through the Senate was slowed as four conservative Republican senators demanded changes. “We did not seek it, we did not want it, but now we’re going to win it.” Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat, said: “Big help, quick help, is on the way.” But the drive by leaders to speed the bill …

Coronavirus Package Would Bar Trump And Lawmakers From Funds, Top Democrat Says
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus Package Would Bar Trump And Lawmakers From Funds, Top Democrat Says

NPR  

Coronavirus Package Would Bar Trump And Lawmakers From Funds, Top Democrat Says Enlarge this image toggle caption Kamil Krzaczynski/AFP via Getty Images Kamil Krzaczynski/AFP via Getty Images Businesses controlled by the president, senior executive branch officials or members of Congress will be barred from receiving funds under the huge economic rescue package the Senate could vote on as early as …

READ: $2 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Bill
4 years, 9 months ago

READ: $2 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Bill

NPR  

READ: $2 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Bill Senate leaders have unanimously passed a historic $2 trillion deal to provide economic relief for Americans, businesses and the health care industry in response to the growing coronavirus pandemic. The legislation expands on a Republican proposal issued last week called the CARES Act — the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. Sponsor Message …

Senate Coronavirus Bill Includes $400 Million To Protect Elections
4 years, 9 months ago

Senate Coronavirus Bill Includes $400 Million To Protect Elections

NPR  

Senate Coronavirus Bill Includes $400 Million To Protect Elections Enlarge this image toggle caption Eva Marie Uzcategui/AFP via Getty Images Eva Marie Uzcategui/AFP via Getty Images The Senate coronavirus relief bill now under consideration would give states $400 million to protect upcoming elections against the pandemic threat. The money, far less than the $4 billion some Democrats had wanted, would …

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 …

US coronavirus relief bill hits snag in Senate, talks continue
4 years, 9 months ago

US coronavirus relief bill hits snag in Senate, talks continue

Al Jazeera  

Democrats object to bill, saying it would benefit companies more than hospitals, healthcare workers, cities and states. Democrats raised objections to the Senate bill throughout the day, with top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer saying it had “many, many problems” and would benefit corporate interests at the expense of hospitals, healthcare workers, cities and states. ‘They are very close’ At a …

Discover Related