Posted on 03/24/2020 10:55:53 AM PDT by Aquamarine
Congressional and White House officials said Tuesday a deal appears to be at hand to provide sweeping aid to businesses and workers facing ruin from the coronavirus pandemic.
Both Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and the top Democrat, Sen. Chuck Schumer, said agreement appeared close on the nearly $2 trillion package. “I don't see any issue that can't be overcome within the next few hours," Schumer said. "Last night I thought we were on the five-yard line. Now we're on the two."
Negotiators labored in the shadow of what McConnell called "the most serous threat to Americans' health in over a century and quite likely the greatest risk to America's jobs and prosperity that we've seen since the Great Depression.”
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and congressional leaders engaged in final negotiations after a tumultuous but productive day on Monday. While the two sides have resolved many issues in the sweeping package, some sticking points remained. A Senate vote could come later in the day.
A one-time payment of $1,200 per person, or $3,000 for a family of four, would go directly to the public.
Hospitals could get up to $200 billion for the expected influx of sick patients, said Mnuchin.
Democrats said the package would help replace the salary of furloughed workers for four months, rather than the three months first proposed. Furloughed workers would get however much a state usually provides for unemployment, plus a one-time $600 add-on.
Opening the Senate on Tuesday, McConnell combined optimism about the chances for a deal with frustration at the delays — and a sober view of the crisis at hand.
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The Democrat Party wants to turn the USA into another Red China.
I want to know what the witch stuck in there.
They'll let you know once the money has been spent.
What????
I thought it was $22 Trillion.
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Invest in ink and paper!
Did the goodies Pelosi want is removed. If not the bill should not be signed.
That’s the amount of our debt.
Oh how I wish I were playing defense when he tries to run the ball in.
“I want to know what the witch stuck in there.”
Exactly. Where did the GOP capitulate in order to make a deal?
Schumer — “Last night I thought we were on the five-yard line. Now we’re on the two.”
So the Democrats pushed the Republicans back three yards and they only have 98 yards to go? Way to go, Dems!
SO do I!!!
I would love a Jack Lambert style of defense to go up against he and Pelosi and Schiff.
“I want to know what the witch stuck in there.”
“We have to pass the bill so that you can find out what is in it, away from the fog of the controversy.” 03/09/2010 - Nancy Pelosi (D-CA)
Well, then we need more money given to us to pay off the debt!!! LOL
Give me liberty or give me death?
Sorry, deplorable those are not your options anymore. It’s now give me more debt slavery or give me death. Pay us with your time of life, and your children’s and grandchildren’s or die.
They’ve got to pass it before you read it.
The Tennessee Titans were one yard away from winning the super bowl when time ran out.
The Democrats impeached Trump for withholding aid to Ukraine; now they’re doing the same thing - think about that
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