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2.17pm GMT
More about the coronavirus stimulus package is coming out this morning. Multiple reports confirm that the package will likely be around $900 billion and may include another round of stimulus checks.
The checks will likely be less than the $1,200 that was sent to Americans in April, Politico is reporting. It doesn’t seem like it includes funding for state and local governments, which Democrats were pushing for, or Mitch McConnell’s “liability shield” for businesses to protect them from Covid-related lawsuits.
No survival checks + unemployment help = no vote for me.
My district didn’t elect me to bow down to those who don’t think we should take care of our people during a crisis. This should never have been so hard or controversial. It is our responsibility, and it’s their money. https://t.co/oYgkBkAc0G
1.52pm GMT
Good morning, this is Lauren Aratani.
Congress’ top leaders will continue talks over the long-anticipated second coronavirus stimulus package. After months of negotiations – interrupted by the confirmation of a new supreme court Justice and the presidential election – the top Democratic and Republican leaders indicated yesterday that they are finally on their way to agreeing on a new bill.
Continue reading…Stimulus package has much lower price tag than Democrats wantCalifornia’s vaccine rollout faces tough questions of equityBiden campaigns for Georgia Senate DemocratsBiden taps Buttigieg for transportation postSign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by email 2.17pm GMTMore about the coronavirus stimulus package is coming out this morning. Multiple reports confirm that the package will likely be around $900 billion and may include another round of stimulus checks. The checks will likely be less than the $1,200 that was sent to Americans in April, Politico is reporting. It doesn’t seem like it includes funding for state and local governments, which Democrats were pushing for, or Mitch McConnell’s “liability shield” for businesses to protect them from Covid-related lawsuits. No survival checks + unemployment help = no vote for me. My district didn’t elect me to bow down to those who don’t think we should take care of our people during a crisis. This should never have been so hard or controversial. It is our responsibility, and it’s their money. https://t.co/oYgkBkAc0G 1.52pm GMTGood morning, this is Lauren Aratani. Congress’ top leaders will continue talks over the long-anticipated second coronavirus stimulus package. After months of negotiations – interrupted by the confirmation of a new supreme court Justice and the presidential election – the top Democratic and Republican leaders indicated yesterday that they are finally on their way to agreeing on a new bill. Continue reading…