California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday signed a $7.6 billion COVID-19 relief package into law that includes a round of direct payments for certain people. Newsom, a Democrat, signed the package a day after the Democrat-controlled legislature passed it, and a week after he and legislative leaders reached an agreement on key provisions. “This $7.6 billion…
California Governor Signs $7.6 Billion Stimulus Package That Includes $600 Checks
Democrats’ Proposed $2 Trillion Stimulus Bill Will ‘Destroy Jobs,’ Says Top House Republican
The leading Republican on the House Budget Committee said that a nearly $2 trillion proposal from House Democrats would increase the cost of living for many and would kill jobs. “Democrats are rushing to pass a nearly $2 trillion spending bill that will enact bailouts for state governments that lock down their citizens and radical…
Democrats’ $1.9 Trillion Stimulus Proposal Will ‘Destroy Jobs,’ Top House Republican Says
The $1.9 trillion coronavirus rescue package proposed by House Democrats would increase the cost of living for many and would kill jobs, the leading Republican on the House Budget Committee says. “Democrats are rushing to pass a nearly $2 trillion spending bill that will enact bailouts for state governments that lock down their citizens and…
Biden’s $1.9 Trillion Relief Proposal Would Give Nearly $3,600 to Poorest Americans: Analysis
President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief proposal, which congressional Democrats are moving to pass, would give nearly $3,600 in direct payments and other benefits to the poorest Americans, according to a new analysis. Households making less than $21,300 would see an average boost of $3,590, the Institute of Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) said….
Biden’s $1.9 Trillion Proposal Would Give Nearly $3,600 to Poorest Americans: Analysis
President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief proposal, which congressional Democrats are moving to pass, would give nearly $3,600 in direct payments and other benefits to the poorest Americans, according to a new analysis. Households making less than $21,300 would see an average boost of $3,590, the Institute of Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) said….
Biden Backs $75,000 Income Cap for CCP Virus Stimulus Checks
President Joe Biden backs a $75,000 limit on income for people who would get $1,400 stimulus checks under a House proposal for the CCP virus relief bill. That amount is $25,000 higher than than the income limit sought by Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) whose crucial vote the Democrats would likely need should they choose to…
Democrats Pandemic Relief Bill Includes Temporary Obamacare Expansion
The $1.9 trillion pandemic relief measure being drafted by House Democrats features the first expansion of Obamacare in more than a decade, according to a set of legislative proposals unveiled by House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal (D-Mass.) on Feb. 8. One of the proposals would fully subsidize Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage for…
Democrats Mulling Eligibility for $1,400 Stimulus Checks
Several top members of Congress said they are eyeing tightening eligibility requirements for the next round of stimulus payments and checks. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) told reporters over the weekend that the thresholds for the next round of stimulus checks could be adjusted. “I think that’s what most people have raised the issue…
Democrats Debate Eligibility for $1,400 Relief Payments
Several top congressional Democrats say they are eyeing tightening eligibility requirements for the next round of COVID-19-related relief payments. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) told reporters over the weekend that the thresholds for the next round of payments might be adjusted. “I think that’s what most people have raised the issue on, both in…
Biden Says He’s Prepared to Move Ahead with COVID Relief Without Republican Support
President Joe Biden on Friday said he’s prepared to move forward with his COVID-19 relief plan without GOP support, after zero Republicans backed a budget resolution linked to the plan this week. “A lot of folks are losing hope, and I believe the American people are looking right now to their government for help, to…
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