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Negotiations continue on a virus/stimulus bill….

August 9, 2020 By jamesb

Our first reaction was to look at this as being over.... It isn't.... Trump moves on a second look are not as broad as they seemed and Trump himself has acknowledged that they probably won't stand up in court....They will actually make the feeling about the economy … [Read more...] about Negotiations continue on a virus/stimulus bill….

Filed Under: Government, Law, Other Things, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: Congress. Trump/Republicans, Mnuchin, Pelosi, Politics, Stimulus/Virus bill

Democrats hold on tight to keeping the $600 jobless benefit….

August 6, 2020 By jamesb

This isn't 2016-2018.... Democrats have a 40 seat majority in the US House .... Republicans will get nothing from the House Speaker Pelosi unless they make a 'deal' with her... Economists warn that cutting the benefit would hurt the economy.... Senate GOP leader has … [Read more...] about Democrats hold on tight to keeping the $600 jobless benefit….

Filed Under: Government, Law, Other Things, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: $600 jobless benefit, Congress, Meadows, Mnuchin, Pelosi, Politics, Schumer, The economy, Trump

Trump admin and Senate GOPer’s agree on virus/stimulus package….

July 23, 2020 By jamesb

Trump will NOT get his payroll tax cut. or few other things either... There WILL be an extension of the additional jobless benefits which run out in less than a week and half.... There will be a second round of stimulus checks... This 'agreement' has to go back to House … [Read more...] about Trump admin and Senate GOPer’s agree on virus/stimulus package….

Filed Under: Government, Healthcare, Law, Other Things, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: McConnell, Pelosi, Trump, US House, US Senate, Virus stimulus bill

With Trump and Pelosi not talking could we have another Govt. Shutdown before Election Day?

June 12, 2020 By jamesb

On top of ALL the crazy things going sideways right now? The US Government needs Congress to sign off on spending for the next year... THAT is gonna take some doing.... The budget deficit was WTF off the hook BEFORE the virus shutdown , which has ripped a whole in … [Read more...] about With Trump and Pelosi not talking could we have another Govt. Shutdown before Election Day?

Filed Under: Government, Law, Other Things, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: 2020 General election, 2021 US Spending budget, Budget deficits, Congress, Demo's/protests, Pelosi, Politics, Trump

Phase 4 Stimulus bill in the offering…

April 6, 2020 By jamesb

Members of Congress and the Trump admin ARE working on ANOTHER bill, worried that the Phase III $2 Billion money isn't gonna enough to restart the economy when things get ready to start up in a few months... US Senate Majority leader McConnell was reluctant on this... But … [Read more...] about Phase 4 Stimulus bill in the offering…

Filed Under: Government, Healthcare, Law, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: Congress, economy, McConnell, Pelosi, Phase 4 Stimulus bill, Politics, Trump

The Politics of helping people and the economy…McConnell tells Pelosi to ‘stand down’?

April 1, 2020 By jamesb

House Speaker Pelosi is gearing up for a Phase 4 economic stimulus infrastructure bill... US Senate majority leader wants Pelosi stop .... Trump IS on Pelosi's side on this... We'll see how this goes.... “She needs to stand down on the notion that we’re going to go … [Read more...] about The Politics of helping people and the economy…McConnell tells Pelosi to ‘stand down’?

Filed Under: Government, Law, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: Congress, infrastructure, McConnell, Pelosi, Phase Economic Stimulus bill, Politics, Trump

Phase 4 Virus/Economic Stimulus bill in the works….

March 31, 2020 By jamesb

House Speaker Pelosi is at work on infrastructure based legislation... And Trump is in support of the effort even as some of his Republican US Senator's are hesitant .... Both seem to be looking  for a post virus economy boost.... House Democrats are moving … [Read more...] about Phase 4 Virus/Economic Stimulus bill in the works….

Filed Under: Government, Healthcare, Law, Other Things, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: Congress, economy, infrastructure, Pelosi, Phase 4 Virus/Economic Stimulus bill, Politics

House and Senate lawmakers think a deal is possible on stimulus bill tonight…There will be more….

March 24, 2020 By jamesb

House and Senate leaders have been working to finish up the Phase III Congressional stimulus/bailout bill all day, hinting that an agreement is hours away.... In addition? House Speaker Pelosi has reported that there will be more legislation coming to try pull the countries … [Read more...] about House and Senate lawmakers think a deal is possible on stimulus bill tonight…There will be more….

Filed Under: Government, Healthcare, Law, Other Things, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: Congress, Health, McConnell, Pelosi, Phase III Stimulus Bill, Politics, Schumer, Stock market, US Economy

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