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Democrats on Friday introduced a measure to amend the $2 trillion CARES Act, extending the cash payment benefit to non-citizens, including illegal aliens. Three House Democrats, Reps. Lou Correa (CA), Judy Chu (CA), and Raúl Grijalva (AZ), introduced the Leave No Taxpayer Behind Act designed to amend the cash payment portion of the CARES Act — the $2 trillion emergency economic relief measure designed to help U.S. citizens who are facing economic hardship caused by the coronavirus pandemic — to extend to non-citizens. Currently, the CARES Act requires recipients to have a Social Security number. ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers)...

Our view: Many GOP leaders appear to be trying to undercut Obama's plans Putting politics ahead of your constituents' needs and best interests is unconscionable. With the country in a recession of historic proportions, we are appalled by the number of Republicans who seem to be polishing their conservative credentials instead of working with President Barack Obama to try to bring relief to the country. There is, of course, a role for a loyal opposition in our system of government; but many in the GOP seem committed to obstructionism. Although some Republicans in Congress deny it, there were opportunities for...