Posted on 05/11/2020 2:53:39 PM PDT by John Semmens
In the realization that the fear of the coronavirus that is keeping people from resuming normal life won't last forever, Sens. Kamala Harris (D-Calif), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt) and Ed Markey (D-Mass) are cosponsoring legislation that will pay everyone in America until the virus' impact on the economy subsides. Their bill is called the Monthly Economic Crisis Support Act and would provide a monthly $2,000 check to single individuals, $4,000 to married couples, and $2,000 for each child (up to a maximum of three per family). To be eligible, your income needs to be less than $120,000 per year.
"The hope is to keep everyone sheltering in place until after the election," Harris said. "As we have seen in California, people are leaving home to go to the beach. There are also protests against the lock down at the State Capitol in Sacramento. Obviously, the fear of the virus is waning. Offering cash to stay at home is our only feasible option if we are to have any chance to thwart Trump's drive to bring back the prosperity he hopes will secure his reelection. Even if we can't get our bill past McConnell, we'll still be on record as supporting a guaranteed income. This will let those who prefer leisure over work to know who to vote for come November."
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