In late-night negotiations with Democrats in Congress on Thursday, White House officials offered a short-term extension of the popular unemployment benefit that pays unemployed Americans $ 600 a week, a provision in the CARES Act that formally expires. on Friday. But House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck …
Read More »McConnell rejects Trump’s suggestion and says elections will be held “on time”
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Read More »Senate Delays Extending Unemployment Insurance as $ 600 Weekly Benefit Matures
The Senate has stalled by extending the popular unemployment benefit that pays unemployed Americans $ 600 a week, a provision in the CARES Act that formally expires on Friday. For now, it passed a “shell” bill (47-42) that did not include any details, but which was proposed by Senate Majority …
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Read More »Trump tests Republican loyalty with electoral tweet and stimulus strategy
President TrumpDonald John Trump Governor Approval Rates Drop As COVID-19 Cases Rise Gohmert Says He Will Take Hydroxychloroquine As Treatment For Virginia Governor COVID-19, Senators Seek CDC Help With Coronavirus Outbreak In Center immigration detention MORE He’s testing the loyalty of his Republican allies on Capitol Hill at a time …
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