Healthcare was a big selling point for Democratic politicians this year .... Then came the Covid-19 virus.... Which has infected human's and government budgets.... The question on Healthcare expansion may come down simple economics .... States ARE LOSING tax revenue … [Read more...] about Expansion of Healthcare coverage in a virus economy….
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Trump signs the Virus/Stimulus and Spending Bills….
In a win for his party leaders against him... Donald Trump gets past his ego and grievances .... And back's down.... There will be no government shutdown.... The checks will be for $600... President Trump late Sunday signed the stimulus bill into law, three … [Read more...] about Trump signs the Virus/Stimulus and Spending Bills….
Just 25 Days….Open thread for December 26, 2020
The 'other guy ' WILL be gone in 25 days .... We're in a countdown.... For this guy to take over running the Un tied States of America Then? Just 25 days and we can put to bed pardons.... Just 25 days and we can begin a comprehensive plan o0f assistance to deal with the … [Read more...] about Just 25 Days….Open thread for December 26, 2020
Congress faces another midnight deadline to approve the new stimulus deal.
The 'Done Deal' isn't quite done yet.... We're talking about several bill's actually.... 2021 Spending Bill.... Virus/Stimulus Bill.... The Defense Budget bill is coming up for Trump's signature, veto or automatic passage shortly..... After congressional leaders … [Read more...] about Congress faces another midnight deadline to approve the new stimulus deal.
Another week of high jobless claims….
The rising virus cases are leading to renewed state restrictions on businesses and causing lay-offs again... Congress is taking it's time in voting on more economic help... The President is detached from reality.... Rising Covid-19 cases are taking a steep toll on … [Read more...] about Another week of high jobless claims….
Congress is close to a $900 Billion Stimulus/Virus Bill…
The money in the bill would go towards helping businesses and people in the faltering economy....The bill does NOT have money for local and state governments hard pressed budget short falls due to the virus restricted economy.... Republicans in the Senate had objected to this … [Read more...] about Congress is close to a $900 Billion Stimulus/Virus Bill…
Jobless rate jumped to 853,000 people the first week of December….
While President Trump keeps crying about losing? The death toll form the virus climbs.... The number of people without jobs climbs... Make American Grand never sounded so hollow.... And Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell and Trump admin guy Mnuchin do NOT want … [Read more...] about Jobless rate jumped to 853,000 people the first week of December….
Major Trump donor’s company got a 3 percent government-backed pandemic loan. It sells title loans at a 350 percent annual rate.
From The Washington Post.... A company owned by a major donor to President Trump that operates auto-title loan stores with names such as LoanStar and Moneymax secured a $25 million low-interest loan from a government pandemic aid program, using what consumer advocates … [Read more...] about Major Trump donor’s company got a 3 percent government-backed pandemic loan. It sells title loans at a 350 percent annual rate.