Posted on 08/19/2020 4:08:34 AM PDT by 11th_VA
Rank-and-file Democrats are pushing party leaders to vote this week on an extension of federal unemployment benefits that expired at the end of July.
Democratic leaders have already made the remarkable decision to cut the summer recess short, calling the House back to Washington on Saturday to vote on legislation providing billions of dollars to the Postal Service.
Now, dozens of Democratic lawmakers want to expand the weekend itinerary, pressing leadership to stage another vote reinstating the lapsed $600 weekly unemployment insurance that benefited millions of workers laid off by the coronavirus recession.
In a soon-to-be-sent letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.), the lawmakers are urging consideration of legislation to extend that subsidy until the public health crisis subsides by tying it to automatic economic triggers.
"Nearly 30 million Americans, or one in five workers, are currently relying on unemployment benefits to keep a roof over their head, put food on the table, and keep their kids healthy," the lawmakers wrote. "The enhanced unemployment compensation of $600 per week provided families support to meet their needs, replaced lost earnings, stabilized household spending, and in turn, stimulated the broader economy."
The letter is being organized by the head of the New Democrat Coalition, Rep. Derek Kilmer (Wash.), and two other members of the group, Reps. Scott Peters (Calif.) and Don Beyer (Va.). As of Tuesday afternoon, it had gathered the support of roughly 50 other Democrats, with more endorsements expected before day's end.
The fight over an extension of unemployment benefits has emerged as a central sticking point in the bipartisan negotiations now stalled over another emergency coronavirus relief package.
Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) have insisted the $600 subsidy as part of the CARES Act in late March...
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I have worked since I was 16 years old. Prior to that was babysitting weekends for younger kids in the neighborhood.
I am 57 years old now. Given current circumstances I have been toying with the idea of early retirement and just selling off the client list.
I’ve done my time, struggle, and tax payments. As my attitude shifts to one of real resentment, I want my cut of the money I was FORCED to provide for everyone else. And no, I don’t get PUA because my injury isn’t Covid related. Although I have thought about going to get tested and hoping for a false positive result.
If I were you, I would file and see.
You might get approved under current circumstances.
Only enough $ for about a month. Being retroactive, it. may end as the first checks go out.
The Big Blue Bailout Bill needs to be separate.
For Trump to be reelected, the people need to feel that they are doing well materially, so the $600 needs to go through ASAP.
If Republicans portray people facing hard times as lazy losers they will drag down Trump.
If they get a full package through it will include another economic impact payment.
Precisely
The Republicans don't even like the Payroll Tax cuts.
...yeah, I’d report that. Nothing pisses me off more than people abusing a system we shouldn’t have in the first place.
We have been struggling with trying live events, virtual fairs, etc. To date none of this, including the unemployment matches what we usually do live at a fair. yeah...lazy...for those that think so—go f yerselves...So now we live on $200/wk cause Governor of California can’t be bothered with letting us even have an extra $300/week saying its too much effort to plug in the numbers.
revolutions are caused by the lack of bread. The once great United States is no different.
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