Biden’s stimulus gamble: Massive cuts to Medicare, farm aid
At best, Republicans could use their votes to avert the impending cliff as leverage to win GOP politics in negotiations later this year. Worst-case, they … Read more
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Yellen: Biden stimulus plan 'up to the job' of addressing pandemic challenges
“My predecessor stated that inflation may rise. And that is also a risk that we have to consider, ”said Yellen of Summers. “I’ve spent many … Read more
House clears way for massive coronavirus stimulus plan
“On Monday we will start working on the details of the bill. Hopefully we’ll send something to the Senate in two weeks and it will … Read more
Democrats jumpstart partisan vehicle for Biden’s $1.9T stimulus
“Nothing in this process prevents him from being bipartisan,” he added. “We welcome bipartisan contributions.” The budget resolution instructs the committees to round up the … Read more
Stimulus payments being cut for some with government debts
Congress had shielded previous payments from being diverted for these kinds of things, with the exception of unpaid child support, but moved the goalposts in … Read more
‘Betrayed’: Republicans urge Biden to change course on stimulus
“The president is sincere in his commitment to non-partisanship. That’s how he always operated when he was a senator. And it’s clear from my conversations … Read more
Biden directs Treasury, IRS to find 8M who haven't claimed stimulus
“This is primarily a problem related to people who are not applicants. Therefore, in most cases, they don’t file income taxes because they don’t earn … Read more
Manchin prefers targeted stimulus checks
“Sending checks to people who basically already have a check and can’t or won’t issue it is usually just being put into their savings account, … Read more
IRS says misrouted stimulus payments now reaching taxpayers
It also blamed the IRS for the problem, which in some cases delayed delivery by more than a week. “Stimulus payments will be on deposit … Read more
McConnell: House's $2,000 stimulus checks are 'socialism for rich'
McConnell said “socialism for rich people” four times in his speech. Sanders replied fiery: “The majority leader helped this body pass Trump’s tax bill. You … Read more
