getty In March 2020, the Senate passed the Coronavirus Economic Aid, Relief, and Security Act or the CARES Act. It was larger than the original Senate proposal, but smaller than the subsequent House proposal. Finally, the two were reconciled and the CARES Law became law. In May 2020, the Chamber …
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The odds are now in America’s favor for a second stimulus check to be included in the next one. … [+] coronavirus stimulus package; however, it has not yet been confirmed if the payments are $ 1,200 or less and if income eligibility will remain the same as under the …
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WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 21: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) speaks to the media after … [+] weekly policy lunches on Capitol Hill July 21, 2020 in Washington, DC. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell promised a new round of direct payments to employees below a certain income level Tuesday, …
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Mitch McConnell has merged Senate Republicans around a second stimulus check, but it has not been … [+] Able to bridge the gap with the White House over a possible payroll tax cut. AFP via Getty Images Republican and White House leaders are struggling to reach an internal consensus on …
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WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 20: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) leaves a Republican Senate lunch … [+] gathered in the Senate Russell office building on Capitol Hill on March 20, 2020 in Washington, DC. Lawmakers and Trump administration officials are in negotiations over the phase 3 coronavirus stimulus bill, …
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