Postpones Income Tax Collection and Promises Future Forgiveness if Reelected Over the weekend, President Trump signed a series of executive orders designed to break the stalemate between Democrats…
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Senate Will Not Recess Until Talks Resolved
They will be back in session on Monday. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced Thursday that the chamber will be back in session Monday and he will not…
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COVID Relief Bill Talks Resume on Capitol Hill
Negotiations on unemployment aid pose a challenge. Talks resumed Tuesday behind closed doors over the next tranche of coronavirus aid. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Senate Minority…
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House of Representatives Cancels August Recess
Will remain in session until a coronavirus relief bill is passed. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer announced Friday that the House is canceling its traditional August recess, as…
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Congress Continues Negotiations for Stimulus
No deal as benefits are due to expire. As the week continued forward into Friday morning, Congress had not yet agreed on the next phase of COVID-19 relief.…
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Legislators Meet with President for More Negotiations
Second meeting of administration and Senate leaders seeking to unify on aid package. On Tuesday, key administration and Senate leaders, including Treasury Secretary Mnuchin, Chief of Staff Meadows,…
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Top Congressmen Meet With President to Discuss COVID-19 Aid
President calls for help for children, jobs, and vaccines. On Monday, top Congressional Republicans met with President Trump in the White House to discuss what steps ought to…
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Congress Considers Second Stimulus for Some
Amount of checks and who will get them is subject of discussion. White House officials and President Trump have signaled support for another cash payment to Americans. What…
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Second Round of Direct COVID-19 Relief Payments Possible
Senate majority leader points out the pain of those making less than $40k per year. On Monday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell seemed to suggest he and his…
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President Wants Work Incentives in Stimulus
Congressional negotiations should resume after July 4 holiday. President Trump said Wednesday that he supports another coronavirus stimulus bill, but wants it done properly. He wants it to…
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