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9/10/20
The vote was 52-47, far short of the 60 votes that would have been needed for the measure to advance. Democrats were united in opposing the legislation; all Republicans voted in favor except Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.). Negotiations between congressional Democrats and administration officials have not restarted since collapsing in August. House Democrats in May passed a $3.4 trillion bill that would extend some of those measures and approve a number of other initiatives, such as nearly $1 trillion for cities and states, but Republicans and the White House rejected that plan. The White House didn’t begin negotiations with Democrats over what to do next until late July, and those talks faltered as both sides dug in. The failed GOP bill would have authorized new money for small businesses, coronavirus testing and schools, and $300 in enhanced weekly enhanced unemployment benefits. The measure included roughly $650 billion in total spending.
The measure did not include a second round of $1,200 stimulus checks for individual Americans, even though that’s something the White House supports. It also excluded any new money for cities and states, a top Democratic priority as municipal governments face the prospect of mass layoffs because of plunging tax revenue. And it contained some conservative priorities that Democrats dismissed as unacceptable “poison pills,” including liability protections for businesses and a tax credit aimed at helping students attend private schools.
Democrats block slimmed-down GOP coronavirus relief bill as hopes fade for any more congressional support
The GOP bill also required that only schools that were 100% physically open could receive federal funding. Remote learning during a pandemic doesn't exist in the GOP mindset.
The GOP wanted to protect businesses from any COVID liability, and be as stingy ("the skinny bill") as possible with funding for Americans devastated by the COVID pandemic.
Democrats block slimmed-down GOP coronavirus relief bill as hopes fade for any more congressional support
The GOP bill also required that only schools that were 100% physically open could receive federal funding. Remote learning during a pandemic doesn't exist in the GOP mindset.
The GOP wanted to protect businesses from any COVID liability, and be as stingy ("the skinny bill") as possible with funding for Americans devastated by the COVID pandemic.
Democrats block slimmed-down GOP coronavirus relief bill as hopes fade for any more congressional support
The GOP bill also required that only schools that were 100% physically open could receive federal funding. Remote learning during a pandemic doesn't exist in the GOP mindset.
The GOP wanted to protect businesses from any COVID liability, and be as stingy ("the skinny bill") as possible with funding for Americans devastated by the COVID pandemic.
The liability protection thing is a huge issue. It basically allows businesses to put people in danger.
Republicans in the Senate have blocked the Democratic bill for the last four months.
Democrats block slimmed-down GOP coronavirus relief bill as hopes fade for any more congressional support
The GOP bill also required that only schools that were 100% physically open could receive federal funding. Remote learning during a pandemic doesn't exist in the GOP mindset.
The GOP wanted to protect businesses from any COVID liability, and be as stingy ("the skinny bill") as possible with funding for Americans devastated by the COVID pandemic.
Just goes to show that neither Party in either chamber care as much about the American people as they do about their own agenda.
This is why Congress has a lower approval rating than Trump.
A stupid lie, of course. The Democrats passed a bill in May. If it's too costly for the GOP but the GOP agrees with helping, they would negotiate to meet in the middle. Instead, they load up a bill with GOP-policy only poison pills, slap a helpful-sounding title on it, say "our way or the highway", and then play politics when the junk bill inevitably goes nowhere.
Your description of the GOP bill applies equally to the Dem bill. They are both playing the same game.
That's why I say that neither Party in either chamber care as much about the American people as they do about their own agenda.
And while they are playing their games...the American people suffer.
Blocking requires action. They simply ignored.
GOP isn’t interested in governing anymore. Just confirming judges to rule via bench what they can’t accomplish at the ballot box and stealing our money.
Just goes to show that neither Party in either chamber care as much about the American people as they do about their own agenda.
This is why Congress has a lower approval rating than Trump.
Actually the House passed a bill 4 months ago so it is the Republican controlled Senate that only cares about Trump's agenda. That must change in November. Our lives depend on it.
Well if it comes to under-helping or over-helping the American people in the middle of a crippling pandemic with millions of unemployed,
I'll err on the side of over-helping (Democrats) the American people every time. The GOP/Trumpers will always elect to under-help the American people and over-help corporations
Are you pretending not to know that the Senate GOP, the WH and the Dems engaged in negotiations until all the Congressmen went on vacation? Since then, the Dems have refused to resume negotiation.
But hey...blame the GOP, right? None of this is Nancy's fault.
They have refused to sign on to a "tiny" bill that mostly gives corporations immunity from bad behavior without addressing the real needs of the pandemic.
Did you actually read my post? I'm talking about negotiations...not political posturing.
Negotiation require 2 sides to participate. McConnell does not allow any negotiations. It his bill or the highway.
A stupid lie, of course. The Democrats passed a bill in May. If it's too costly for the GOP but the GOP agrees with helping, they would negotiate to meet in the middle. Instead, they load up a bill with GOP-policy only poison pills, slap a helpful-sounding title on it, say "our way or the highway", and then play politics when the junk bill inevitably goes nowhere.
Yes. Two sides. And Nancy isn't interested.
As I keep saying...both Parties are playing games and the American people are suffering.
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