Trump has caved on his demand that the proposed second coronavirus relief bill provide for a payroll tax cut.Such a cut would of course do little for average working people but would have been a boon to the wealthier. Trump through his economic advisors ,Larry “blow” Kudlow … [Read more...] about Republicans Senator’s give Trump’s push for a final tax cut thumbs down….
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Trump admin and Senate GOPer’s agree on virus/stimulus package….
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….
The odds of Chuck Schumer talking the Senate Majority gavel from Mitch McConnell increase
With each week it looks more like the Democrats will win the Presidency and the US Senate allowing a President Biden to be able to work to undo a lot of Donald Trump's chaotic fours years in office .... In the race to capture the Senate, the playing field has become … [Read more...] about The odds of Chuck Schumer talking the Senate Majority gavel from Mitch McConnell increase
Maine GOP Senator Susan Collins falls behind in new poll…
Democrats thought they had no chance to gain a majority in next years US Senate.... THAT was a while ago... In the next 30 -45 days several Republican US Senator's ARE gonna have to decide if they stay with Donald Trump? Or? Put space between him and themselves to … [Read more...] about Maine GOP Senator Susan Collins falls behind in new poll…
To undo Donald Trump’s damage and move forward?…Biden will need the Senate also….
Donald Trump would be gone with a Biden win.... But Mitch McConnell as the US Senate Majority leader still will be problem for Biden's efforts to put the country back together from Trump's chaotic 4 years.... Yes.... Joe Biden needs to at least a small Democratic … [Read more...] about To undo Donald Trump’s damage and move forward?…Biden will need the Senate also….
Republican US Senate Police Reform bill blocked by Democrats…
There is little chance Congress will pass a bill anytime soon... The parties lawmakers are apart on how stringent the final law should be and they must get Trump to sign off on it... As the protests wind down? Police 'reform' will lose some steam.... Senate … [Read more...] about Republican US Senate Police Reform bill blocked by Democrats…
Republicans race to do their own Police Reform Bill…..
Anybody take this seriously? Seems like a attempt to get a political bargaining chip Republicans are looking to quickly release their own police reform proposal, with House Judiciary Committee ranking member Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) leading the efforts on the plan. While no … [Read more...] about Republicans race to do their own Police Reform Bill…..
U.S. Senators up for re-election this year or retirement next January.
A list of U.S. Senators up for re-election this year and/or retirement next January. This is from the 2018 Congressional Directory, so some entries have changed. CLASS II.—SENATORS WHOSE TERMS OF SERVICE EXPIRE IN 2021 33 US Senators in this group: Republicans, 21; … [Read more...] about U.S. Senators up for re-election this year or retirement next January.