Posted on 12/18/2020 10:03:13 AM PST by Onthebrink
GOP Sen. Ron Johnson (Wis.) on Friday blocked an effort to pass a second round of stimulus checks, arguing coronavirus relief needs to be targeted and raising concerns about the country's debt.
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) tried to get consent, which requires the cooperation of every senator, to pass his bill that would provide $1,200 for individuals who make up to $75,000 — the exact same language that Congress passed as part of the CARES Act in March.
"What I'm proposing is what every senator has supported already, this year. ... What I'm proposing will give working folks in my state and across this country a shot ... at getting back up on their feet," Hawley said from the Senate floor.
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Trump should sit on this bill until the last moment, then veto it.
That ship done sailed.
It’s like the GOP is determined to lose the Senate.
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The fabulously wealthy politicians couldn’t care a whit about getting ordinary people back on their feet. They want to get out of D.C. as quickly as possible so they can enjoy their Christmas feasts in their warm mansions, as millions face imminent eviction from their rented apartments.
Pardon my cynicism about all this. The president did all he could, but the swamp is deeper than ever.
So much better than more PPP and local guv bailouts.
It's like pigging out on a 5 pound box of chocolates, then saving the last piece because of being on a diet.
Time to open things up...what will be will be.
That’s what I’m saying. Why limit to $1,200, go for $12,000, or even $120,000 at this point. Who cares, none of it matters. Fed can just put it all on their balance sheet. Why are they so stingy anyway?
That $1200 only serves to place future generations in debt.
I agree. These “money for nothing” payments don’t belong in a bill that should be relief for sufferers.
I wonder how much in this bill is earmarked to go to cities and states that have dug themselves into bankruptcy?
I agree. No more PPP. We didnt ask for it but my neighbors got millions and they’re the biggest leftards you could ever meet. Effing hypocrites.
They hate Trump but they reach their hands out for $$$ from their enemy like whores..
More like going on a diet because your neighbor is fat.
What an A-hole.
Better to give the money to us (I object to the $75K limit) rather than other political units.
Damned right.
The Republican party talking about debt and spending now is utter hypocrisy.
That $1200 only serves to place future generations in debt.
That ship sailed years ago and has no destination. Spend it, spend it all and blame the Dems and media.
Or eating a big mac with large fries and getting a diet coke.
Time to hand out another round payments to the favored liberals.
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