Former national security leaders of the Democratic and Republican administrations joined a coalition of left-wing advocacy groups on Monday to urge Congress to provide states with funds to allow elections to advance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Former Secretaries of State Madeleine Albright and John KerryJohn Forbes KerryHillicon Valley: Democrats Request …
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Read More »Kevin McCarthy says the bill may not pass in July
House of Representatives minority leader Kevin McCarthy said he does not expect Congress to pass a new coronavirus relief bill by the end of July, meaning a key financial lifeline is likely to expire. “I imagine this bill will not take place in late July,” the California Republican told CNBC’s …
Read More »Trump’s payroll tax cut creates new headache for Republicans
President TrumpDonald John TrumpDHS expands staff authority to collect information on people who threaten monuments: Republican report points to Trump’s payroll tax cut on Republican coronavirus bill, for now Trump threatens to duplicate Portland in other major cities PLUS it is renewing its pressure to make a payroll tax cut …
Read More »White House and Republican Senate clash over testing funds
Senate Republicans are in conflict with the White House about whether to include new money for coronavirus testing in the next aid package, which lawmakers estimate could increase to $ 2 trillion once Democratic demands are included. Intraparty tension in the Republican Party could give Democrats influence as congressional discussions …
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