to approve the $3.4 trillion stimulus plan. It's an expansive one that includes $1,200 direct payments, $600 federal unemployment benefits, significant state aid, as well as added funding for virus testing and tracing.
Republicans staunchly opposed the plan after House Democrats passed it in May and there's little indication that has changed in the months since. The GOP is calling to pass a slimmer $500 billion relief plan instead which contains assistance for small businesses and health funds. It also includes a lower amount of federal unemployment benefits.
It's unclear how both parties will bridge these significant divisions before Congress adjourns next month. McConnell is playing a larger role in crafting the next stimulus bill with Trump taking a backseat. Democrats and Republicans are digging in on their priorities.
Yet he refuses to go to the table to negotiate one that works for the House & Senate.
He tried to put someone who believes in the gold standard on the federal reserve board. Who’s the unserious one?
Didn't Senator 'Very Serious' McConnell just try and put Judy Shelton on the Fed? Pass your own bill, Mitch, show us what a 'serious' plan from a 'serious' legislator looks like. Or can this Very Serious Legislator not even pass a stimulus bill in his own chamber?
You are, of course, lying about the Democratic Party number that Pelosi had in front of Mnuchin, it was $2.2 billion, the GOP was at $1.8 billion. senatemajldr
Its truly comical seeing Mitch attempt to 'care' about people.
It is unserious and just for the misinformed Dem sheep!
Coincidently that’s how I’d categorize the GOP response to COVID19
That's rich. The last 4 years were just that.
SpeakerPelosi I thought we were down to 2.2 senatemajldr 🧐