called on her to strike a deal before the election, but Pelosi argued the administration was only putting forward "half a loaf." President Donald Trump strongly supported a large plan leading up to the November 3 election.
Senate Republicans led by Mitch McConnell, however, would have been unlikely to support a package with a high price tag. The latest compromise relief plan contains funding for $300 weekly federal unemployment benefits, small business aid, as well as more funds for public health systems and vaccines. It represents a significant reduction of the multitrillion dollar package that Democrats had pushed for the past six months.on Wednesday, saying it should be the starting point in negotiations with Republicans after months of gridlock.
The plan lacks legislative text, which is expected early next week. Meanwhile, president-elect Joe Biden, though he maintains that he will seek more federal aid after being sworn in on January 20. "Any package passed in the lame duck session is not enough," he said in a statement released on Friday. "It's just the start. Congress will need to act again in January."LoadingBy clicking ‘Sign up’, you agree to receive marketing emails from Business Insider as well as other partner offers and accept our
Did she fart?
SpeakerPelosi You have families in food lines outside stadiums, now either you cut a check and not a worthless voucher or delay to these people or otherwise they're going to be knocking at the Capitol doors w or without masks on. I know you live in bubble but for god sakes lady.
Democrats version of Mcconnel. They both need to be replaced.
The last bill Trump gave trillions to corporations and 1200 a month to qualified families. No thanks we won’t do that again.
Pelosi made the right decision by rejecting Trump administration's $1.8 trillion stimulus offer because no one would know where the money was going to end up.
She’s a shameless piece of work.
Gready, selfish and without care other than her pride.
Nancy after water spillnher: 'I'm melting......I'm melting!!!!!'
Her decision and explanation is quite frankly bullshit. You will finally agree to compensate because Biden is now the president. She literally played politics with this pandemic because of her ego and hatred of Trump
If she had, Trump would be President today 🤷♂️