Tag Archives: Economic stimulus

Senate Democrats reach a deal to increase unemployment insurance

Senate Democrats on Friday evening struck a deal to increase unemployment insurance in President Biden’s $ 1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief package, which, according to a Senate aide, suspended other proceedings for about nine hours. Why it’s important: The Senate may now resume voting on other amendments to the Comprehensive Defense …

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Trump signed a two-day funding bill to avoid a government shutdown

President Trump signed an ongoing resolution late Friday night that would fund the federal government by Dec. 21 and temporarily avoid the closure. Why it’s important: The 48-hour stopgap law will give legislators over the weekend to settle outstanding issues, including a 900 900 billion coronavirus relief package and a …

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