CNN — When House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries negotiated a pair of major government funding bills with Speaker Mike Johnson earlier this year, he also quietly secured a significant victory for his own party: a considerable bump in money for transportation, housing and urban development projects back in House Democrats’ home districts. While Jeffries was eager to use Democrats’ leverage …
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 …
LOADING ERROR LOADING Democrats in Congress want the federal government to send parents checks every month as a permanent policy — they just have to get President Joe Biden to back the proposal. “We can’t afford to let this moment pass.” Rep. Rosa DeLauro wants the expanded child tax credit provided through monthly payments to parents to become permanent. “We …
Democrats Say Relief Programs Could Become This Generation's New Deal Enlarge this image toggle caption Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP One of the key aims of President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill is to send money to people who were already at risk of falling behind on bills or slipping into poverty. Democrats say the relief bill set …