Intent on leaving no dollar unspent, Senate Democrats released the framework for a $3.5 trillion spending bill. It covers most of the liberal items favored by President Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders. Summary Senate Democrats unveiled a $3.5 trillion spending plan that picks up all the leftovers left out of the bipartisan infrastructure bill negotiated over the last few weeks, and are expecting to pass it through “budget-reconciliation” which only requires a simple majority in the Senate These items include additional …
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President Biden’s coronavirus stimulus proposal, the American Rescue Plan, cleared its final hurdle when it passed the House on Wednesday. Now that it’s passed, the White House loves calling the coronavirus bill the “most progressive” law …
A bipartisan compromise on coronavirus relief is closer than ever. What took so long and how are congressional leaders defending a months-long stalemate? Summary After months of gridlock, Congress appears to be inching toward another coronavirus …
Trump Postponed Negotiation on Coronavirus Relief. What happened? Summary President Trump ended negotiations with Democrats on a new Coronavirus relief package until after the election, which he said he was sure to win. Budget talks between …
Michigan workers affected by the pandemic are eligible for $500 in support. What happened? Summary Starting today, hospitality workers who have temporarily lost their jobs due to COVID-19 can receive up to $500 in aid. The funds …