Wisconsin Lawmakers Propose Making Criminals Use Stimulus to Pay for Crimes
Wisconsin Republican state Sen. Julian Bradley and Rep. Joe Sanfelippo proposed on Monday that prison convicts’ stimulus checks be withheld to help pay for their crimes.
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Carney: The Economy Accelerated Before Stimulus Hit, Undermining Biden’s Narrative
Biden underestimated the strength of the U.S. economy both before and after the election.
Nolte: Washington Post Gushes over Joe Biden ‘Sharply Cutting Poverty’
The far-left Washington Post went full-North Korea with a headline and tweet that pretty much claims His Fraudulency Joe Biden has cured poverty.
Pollak: Nancy Pelosi Is the Big Winner in $1.9 Trillion ‘COVID Relief’ Bill
All Nancy Pelosi had to do was wait for a new Senate, and a new administration. She got her money — even if Americans had to suffer for it.
House Budget Chair Yarmuth: Some People Who Could Use Direct Payment Won’t Get It
On Saturday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “Cross Connection,” House Budget Committee Chair John Yarmuth (D-KY) stated that under the coronavirus relief bill, “there will be people who could use” the $1,400 direct payments “who will not get it, but, again, 250
Biden Backs Lower Income Cut Off for Stimulus Checks
In a bid to keep moderate Democratic Senators on board the push for his coronavirus relief package, President Joe Biden has signed off on a plan to tighten eligibility for direct stimulus payments, according to multiple reports
Dem Rep. Cleaver: We Could Do COVID Relief with ‘Smaller Bottom Number’
On Tuesday’s broadcast of the Fox Business Network’s “Cavuto: Coast to Coast,” Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) stated that the coronavirus relief bill could be smaller than it is and some states are doing well fiscally. Cleaver said, [relevant remarks begin around
Sen. Cotton: Pelosi’s $1.9 Trillion Stimulus Bill ‘Swamp Looking After Itself’
During an appearance on FNC’s “Fox & Friends,” Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) slammed the $1.9 trillion spending bill passed by the House of Representatives.
Democrat Jared Golden: Stimulus Bill Should Have Involved Both Parties
Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME) criticized the $1.9 trillion stimulus bill the House passed early Saturday morning, saying the legislative process should have been more bipartisan.
2 Democrats Vote Against Coronavirus Package; Republicans All Vote No
The House of Representatives passed a coronavirus package in the dead of night Friday by a vote of 219 to 212 with no Republican support and two Democrats voting against it.
Barrasso: 95% of Money for Schools in Relief Bill Isn’t Spent until 2022 Fiscal Year, ‘It Runs with Spending Until 2028’
On Tuesday’s broadcast of Fox News Radio’s “Guy Benson Show,” Senate Republican Conference Chair Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) slammed the coronavirus relief proposal for how it handles school re-openings by stating that the money isn’t tied to re-opening, and 95% of the
Malliotakis: There Must Be ‘Accountability’ with COVID Relief Bill, Can’t Trust Cuomo with More Money
On Saturday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “Fox & Friends,” Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) stated that she wants New York to receive more coronavirus relief funds, but is skeptical about whether New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (D)
Leading Liberal Economist Warns Biden’s Stimulus Plan Is Too Big
Olivier Blanchard, a leading liberal economist, warned in a blogpost that the Biden administration’s $1.9 trillion spending bill risks sending inflation soaring.
California High-speed Rail Hopes Joe Biden Restores $1 Billion for Rural Train
California’s high-speed rail project is hoping President Joe Biden will restore nearly $1 billion yanked by the Trump administration.
California Town’s Promotion Offering $100 to Visitors to Spend on Trip Sells Out
The Santa Maria Valley on California’s Central Coast offered visitors who stay for an extended amount of time $100 to spend on their trip, and it sold out in record time.
GOP Sen. Wicker: ‘Less and Less Likely’ to Reach Bipartisan COVID Relief Deal, Dems Want to ‘Chip Away’ at Trump Tax Cuts
On Saturday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “Cavuto Live,” Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS) stated that it is “less and less likely” that there will be a bipartisan deal on coronavirus relief, and that Democrats want to “chip away at
Rick Scott: Democrat Coronavirus Proposal a ‘Bailout’ to Liberal States
Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) said in a statement Monday the Democrats’ $1.9 trillion coronavirus proposal amounts to nothing more than payback to liberal states that helped Democrats during the recent elections.
Schumer: We’ll Move on COVID Relief without GOP if Need Be, ‘Must Get It Done Quickly’
During an interview aired on Monday’s “Good Day New York,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) discussed passing the next round of coronavirus relief and pledged that if Senate Republicans will not join Senate Democrats on a “big bold relief”
Schumer: We’ll ‘Try’ to Pass COVID Relief ‘in the Next Month, Month-and-a-Half’
While speaking with the Riders Alliance on Monday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) discussed the timing of passing the next round of coronavirus relief, the American Relief Act, and said that “we’ll try to get that passed in the next
Joe Biden Unveils $1.9 Trillion Spending Plan
Biden asks for money for state and local governments rather than direct stimulus payments or programs to fight the pandemic.
Biden: We’ll ‘Finish the Job of Getting a Total of $2,000’ in Relief
During a speech on Thursday, President-Elect Joe Biden said his coronavirus relief proposal “will finish the job of getting a total of $2,000 in cash relief to people who need it the most.” Biden stated, “Our rescue plan also includes
Why Joe Biden Is Preparing $1,400 Stimulus Checks Despite Promising $2,000
President-elect Joe Biden plans to announce a $1,400 personal stimulus check for individuals on Thursday despite voters expecting a $2,000 check as promised.
Stimulus Stymied? Manchin’s Office Walks Back Opposition to Another Round of Payments
Stocks turned negative after Manchin dismissed the idea of supporting another round of stimulus payments.
Lindsey Graham Breaks with Mitch McConnell: $2,000 Checks for Struggling Families ‘Is Not Socialism’
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) appeared to break with Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) after the majority leader dismissed $2,000 checks to American families as “socialism for rich people,” with the South Carolina Republican contending it is “necessary in the times in which we live” and calling for a standalone vote.
GOP Rep. Comer: A Lot of Americans ‘Didn’t Feel the Effects of the Stimulus’
Thursday, Rep. James Comer (R-KY) sounded off on the current standoff within the GOP over the coronavirus stimulus check amount as President Donald Trump and members of GOP leadership battle over the stimulus check amount sent out to individuals in the latest coronavirus relief bill.
Graham: ‘With the President’ on Stimulus Check Amount — ‘No Way to Get a Vote’ by January 3
During a Thursday appearance on FNC’s “Fox & Friends,” Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) weighed in on the standoff over the stimulus check amount sent out to individuals in the latest coronavirus relief bill. President Donald Trump and some in the GOP are pushing for the checks to be $2,000, but others want the amount to be $600, which was agreed upon initially.
GOP Sen. Toomey ‘Strongly Opposed’ to $2,000 Checks — ‘Not the Same Situation’
Wednesday on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” Sen. Pat Toomey (R-PA) discussed why he is “strongly opposed” to increase the coronavirus stimulus checks to individuals from $600 to $2,000. Congress initially agreed on a $600 payout, but President Donald Trump has been fighting for the checks to be $2,000.
Gingrich: Middle Class Have Been the ‘Big Losers’ in Pandemic; Says $2,000 Checks Will ‘Help’ Struggling Americans
As Congress weighs to increase coronavirus stimulus checks to individuals from $600 to $2,000, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich on Tuesday joined President Donald Trump’s call to increase the payout in the coronavirus stimulus checks from $600 to $2,000.
CNN’s Lemon: Trump Is ‘Embarrassing Himself’ with Coronavirus Relief Delay
CNN anchor Don Lemon said Monday that President Donald Trump was “just embarrassing himself” with his delay in signing the coronavirus stimulus bill.
President Trump Signs Stimulus and Government Spending Bill
President Donald Trump has signed into law a $2.3 trillion coronavirus aid and government spending package aimed at restoring unemployment benefits to millions of Americans and averting a partial federal government shutdown.
Trump Declines to Sign Relief Bill, Suspending Unemployment Benefits for Millions
President Donald Trump declined to sign the coronavirus relief and stimulus bill on Saturday evening as he pushed for higher stimulus payments of $2000 rather than $600, meaning millions of Americans would exhaust their unemployment benefits.
Donald Trump Berates Congress ‘Pork’ Coronavirus Relief Bill as Unemployment Benefits Expire
President Donald Trump on Saturday demanded Congress deliver better aid to Americans suffering from the coronavirus pandemic as he rejected the bloated relief bill passed before Christmas.
Brooks: Expectations Are Trump Will End up Signing COVID Bill
On Friday’s “PBS NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks stated that the expectation is that President Donald Trump’s criticisms of the coronavirus relief bill were “just more noise,” and that, when all is said and done, Trump will ultimately end up
GOP Rep. Buck: I Think GOP Will Support $2,000 Check if Pork Is Removed, But Just Adding $2,000 Payment ‘Unacceptable’
On Saturday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “Fox & Friends,” Rep. Ken Buck (R-CO) stated that he believes Americans should receive $2,000 direct payments, and that if House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) removes the pork from the spending package,
Dingell: House Will Vote on and I Think Will Pass $2,000 Direct Payments on Monday
On Saturday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “Velshi,” House Majority Senior Whip Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) said that Democrats will vote to increase direct payments to $2,000 on Monday, and believes that the vote will pass in the House. Dingell said, “We’ll
Dem Rep. Levin: ‘Proud’ of ‘Initial Step’ COVID Relief and Omnibus Package
During Friday’s Democratic Weekly Address, Rep. Mike Levin (D-CA) said that he is “proud that Democrats negotiated an emergency coronavirus relief and omnibus package to save lives and livelihoods and crush the virus.” And that the agreement “is an important
GOP Rep. Comer: Trump Should Veto and Force Congress to Start Over if Waste Isn’t Cut from COVID Relief Bill
On Thursday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “America’s Newsroom,” Rep. James Comer (R-KY) stated that if House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) isn’t willing to “reduce all that wasteful spending” in the coronavirus relief bill, President Donald Trump should veto
Poll: 62% Say $600 Stimulus Checks ‘Too Small’
A majority of Americans view $600 in individual stimulus checks — which the House and Senate agreed to as part of a greater $2.3 trillion coronavirus relief and government spending bill — as too small, according to a Business Insider survey released this week.
GOP Rep. Reed: GOP Will Argue Unemployment Benefit Doesn’t Need to Be as High if Direct Payments Increase
On Wednesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “Cuomo Primetime,” Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Tom Reed (R-NY) stated that the deal on the coronavirus relief bill should be kept together and increased direct payments “should be a separate issue.” Because if direct
Bolton: Trump ‘Embarrassed’ GOP with Coronavirus Stimulus ‘Stunt’ — He Was ‘Never Fit’ for Presidency
Former National Security Adviser John Bolton said on Wednesday’s edition of CNN’s “The Situation Room” that President Donald Trump’s criticisms of the coronavirus stimulus agreement were an embarrassing “stunt.”
