Congress’ goal is an immediate and lasting impact. The 883-page CARES Act legislation passed by the Senate and awaiting passage in the House includes thousands of dollars in…
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Senate and White House Reach $2T Deal
Treasury secretary said the president is “pleased.” The White House and Senate leaders reached a deal in the wee hours of Wednesday morning on a massive stimulus package…
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Congress Grappling with Its Voting Mechanics
House has no confidence in system security. In the current era of social distancing and while Congress is at work on a massive relief bill to stem the…
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Senate Continues Work on Emergency Aid Package
Officials believe they will reach a deal before the end of day Tuesday. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Senate leaders believe that they will reach a deal today…
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Senate Fails To Reach Stimulus Deal
Important votes are sidelined by virus. Hopes of a quick stimulus deal unraveled on Sunday as four major congressional leaders and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin failed to break…
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Senator Rand Paul Tests Positive for COVID-19
Senator continues working, but from self-quarantine. Kentucky Senator Rand Paul has tested positive for the coronavirus and will remain in quarantine, according to an announcement made on Twitter.…
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$1 Trillion Stimulus Bill Expanding Exponentially
Proposed stimulus spending doubles overnight. Senate negotiators have been having around-the-clock negotiations on a massive coronavirus stimulus package. The administration has asked for $1 trillion in its initial…
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Some Senators Face Allegations of Stock Dumping
Their actions followed briefing prior to coronavirus crash. Allegations have been made that four members of the Senate sold off stocks worth millions of dollars in the days…
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Senate Leader Unveils $1 Trillion Stimulus Package
Increases made to the amount that would come to American families. On Thursday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky unveiled the $1 trillion White House – Senate…
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Senate Passes Coronavirus Funding Bill
President expected to sign it The Senate has passed the House’s bill intended to provide economic relief in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. H.R. 6201, the Families First…
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