Chances of an economic stimulus/recovery bill appeared to grow bleaker Thursday with reports of Democratic congressional leaders reiterating their demand for at least a $2 trillion package of benefits with others saying they were seeking their original $3.4 trillion.
Politico reported Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California insisted on a $2 trillion bill to blunt the impact of restrictions caused by the outbreak of the novel coronavirus. CNBC reported the number at $2.2 trillion and The Hill said it was a $3.4 trillion bill the Democratic House passed in May.
The stance appeared to widen the gap with Republicans. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky said Monday that news of Pfizer’s report of a COVID-19 vaccine being 90% effective supported his call for a ”targeted” bill.
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So President Harris will shut down the entire country and give the citizens nothing in return???! Government with all its sleazy reprobate politicians should ahit down for good and STOP PAYING THEM THEIR SALARY!!!
So I guess I won’t be getting my $1200 stimulus check after-all. Sad.