They won't get much from Congress while the Trump remnants are still being turned over... So Biden will have to do several things on his own using his ability order up things... With a Democratic led Congress? Biden won't have them as a strong headwind against his … [Read more...] about Biden/Harris admin will start out with a number of executive actions….
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Biden asking for a YUGE $1.9 Trillion ‘Rescue’ Virus/Stimulus Bill from Congress….
'Go BIG of Go Home'...Eh? President-Elect Joe Biden seemingly sensing he's in the same place he and President Obama was in back in 2009 is moving to dump a TON of Federal money into the US Economy to jump start it and combat the pandemic.... Democrats will have to fight for … [Read more...] about Biden asking for a YUGE $1.9 Trillion ‘Rescue’ Virus/Stimulus Bill from Congress….
Jobless claims jump to almost a million….
Weekly unemployment claims have jumped by almost 200,000 in a week.... Joe Biden has this dropped in his lap as the pandemic infections keep climbing after the holidays.... The number of new unemployment claims filed last week jumped by 181,000 the week before to 965,000, … [Read more...] about Jobless claims jump to almost a million….
WV Dem Senator Manchin comes out AGAINST new $2,000 stimulus checks….
Joe Biden as President will push the new Democratic majority Congress for a second round of money going into the economy. he announced yesterday ...That sent the Stock Market up and probably made Donald Trump smile...House Speaker Pelosi also? The conservative Democrat Manchin … [Read more...] about WV Dem Senator Manchin comes out AGAINST new $2,000 stimulus checks….
Expansion of Healthcare coverage in a virus economy….
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….
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.