New 2nd Stimulus Package Updates
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This reminds me of when they voted to end the ACA by split vote, but at the end voted unanimously to keep all the provisions for themselves.
Trump: "Take this $2k." "In exchange, I want to stay President!"
He did this to rile his base up so when he tries some stupid shit to steal the Presidency, they will be complicit.
He's trying a coup. He's circumventing republicans because they wouldn't back him up on the election fraud.
Bitch McConnell mad. He big mad. He will probably come out against election fraud soon if he hasn't already.
If progressives are smart, they could really milk Biden's ass after the inauguration. He'd have to at least match Trump on stimulus.
He did this to rile his base up so when he tries some stupid shit to steal the Presidency, they will be complicit.
He's trying a coup. He's circumventing republicans because they wouldn't back him up on the election fraud.
Bitch McConnell mad. He big mad. He will probably come out against election fraud soon if he hasn't already.
If progressives are smart, they could really milk Biden's ass after the inauguration. He'd have to at least match Trump on stimulus.
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that or there could be another reason...to lay the ground work for 2024...I;m the guy who put 2k in your pocket! VOTE FOR ME!
I don't think he's gonna wait another four years. I think he is going to try something else. The public has short memory. He has to strike while the iron is hot.
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Trump calls Covid relief bill unsuitable and demands Congress add bigger stimulus payments
President Trump, in a stunning tweet, called the $900 billion Covid relief bill passed by Congress an unsuitable "disgrace."
? Yeah, I can believe Trump is that petty 
.
Republican blocked the 2000.00 stimulus check.
Blocked by Kevin McCarthy
Government shutdown on Monday
breaking AP
Republicans block $2,000 virus checks despite Trump demand
- By LISA MASCARO and ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press
- Dec 24, 2020 Updated 1 hr ago
What Does The New Stimulus Package Actually Mean For You?
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WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans shot down a Democratic bid on Thursday to pass President Donald Trump's longshot, end-of-session demand for $2,000 direct payments to most Americans before signing a long-overdue COVID-19 relief bill.
The made-for-TV clash came as the Democratic-controlled chamber convened for a pro forma session scheduled in anticipation of a smooth Washington landing for the massive, year-end legislative package, which folds together a $1.4 trillion governmentwide spending with the hard-fought COVID-19 package and dozens of unrelated but bipartisan bills.
Thursday's unusual 12-minute House session session instead morphed into unconvincing theater in response to Trump's veto musings about the package, which was negotiated by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Trump's behalf. Rep. Steny Hoyer, the No. 2 House Democrat, sought the unanimous approval of all House members to pass the bill, but GOP leader Kevin McCarthy, who was not present in the nearly-empty chamber, denied his approval and the effort fizzled.
See what's in the $900 billion COVID relief bill at the end of this story
If Trump were to follow through on his implied veto threat, delivered via video clip on Tuesday, the government would likely experience a brief, partial shutdown of the government starting on Dec. 29. It would also delay delivery of the $600 direct payments that the bill does contain.
Senate Republicans, led by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, have opposed larger $2,000 checks as too costly and poorly targeted. Democrats are supportive of the direct payments and now plan to vote on the $2,000 check proposal on Monday. House Republicans are expected to block the vote, but Democrats may try again Monday.
The president's last-minute objections are setting up a defining showdown with his own Republican Party in his final days in office.
Rather than take the victory of the sweeping aid package, among the biggest in history, Trump is lashing out at GOP leaders over the presidential election — for acknowledging Joe Biden as president-elect and rebuffing his campaign to dispute the Electoral College results when they are tallied in Congress on Jan. 6.
The president's push to increase direct payments for most Americans from $600 to $2,000 for individuals and $4,000 for couples splits the party with a politically painful loyalty test, including for GOP senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler, fighting to retain their seats in the Jan. 5 special election in Georgia.
Republican lawmakers traditionally balk at big spending and many never fully embraced Trump's populist approach. Their political DNA tells them to oppose a costlier relief package. But now they're being asked to stand with the president.
On a conference call Wednesday House Republican lawmakers complained that Trump threw them under the bus, according to one Republican on the private call and granted anonymity to discuss it. Most had voted for the package and they urged leaders to hit the cable news shows to explain its benefits, the person said.
Democrats were taking advantage of the Republican disarray to apply pressure for a priority. Jon Ossoff, Perdue's Democratic opponent, tweeted simply on Tuesday night: "$2,000 checks now."
The relief bill Trump is criticizing would establish a temporary $300 per week supplemental jobless benefit, along with a new round of subsidies for hard-hit businesses, restaurants and theaters and money for schools, health care providers and renters facing eviction.
Even though Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin represented the White House in negotiations, Trump assailed the bipartisan effort in a video he tweeted out Tuesday night, suggesting he may not sign the legislation.
Railing against a range of provisions in the broader government funding package, including foreign aid mainstays included each year, Trump called the bill a "disgrace."
Trump did not specifically vow to use his veto power, and there may be enough support in Congress to override him if he does. But the consequences would be severe if Trump upends the legislation. It would mean no federal aid to struggling Americans and small businesses, and no additional resources to help with vaccine distribution. To top it off, because lawmakers linked the pandemic relief bill to an overarching funding measure, the government would shut down on Dec. 29.
The final text of the more than 5,000-page bill was still being prepared by Congress and was not expected to be sent to the White House for Trump's signature before Thursday or Friday, an aide said.
That complicates the schedule ahead. If Trump vetoes the package, or allows it to expire with a "pocket veto" at the end of the year, Americans will go without massive amounts of COVID aid.
A resolution could be forced Monday. That's when a stopgap funding bill Congress approved to keep the government funded while the paperwork was being compiled expires, risking a federal shutdown.
Democrats are considering another stopgap measure to at least keep government running until Biden is sworn into office Jan. 20, according to two aides granted anonymity to discuss the private talks.
The House was already set to return Monday, and the Senate Tuesday, for a vote to override Trump's veto of the must-pass defense bill. Democrats may try again at that time to pass Trump's proposal for $2,000 checks, as well as the temporary government funding measure to avert a shutdown, the aides said.
The push for bigger payments to Americans drew rare common cause between Trump and some of the most liberal members of Congress. Pelosi and Democrats said they fought for the higher stipends during protracted negotiations only to settle on the lower number when Republicans refused.
Pelosi is set to offer the president's proposal Thursday under a procedure that allows just one lawmaker to object to its consideration. It will be pushed forward during a so-called pro forma session, with few lawmakers expected to attend. McCarthy and Republicans are poised to object.
Republicans have been reluctant to spend more on pandemic relief and only agreed to the big year-end package as time dwindled for a final deal. Sen. Chuck Schumer, the Senate Democratic leader, said that "Trump needs to sign the bill to help people and keep the government open," and Congress would step up for more aid after.
The Senate cleared the huge relief package by a 92-6 vote after the House approved it by 359-53. Those votes totals would be enough to override a veto should Trump decide to take that step.
Biden applauded lawmakers for their work. He described the package as far from perfect, "but it does provide vital relief at a critical time."
He also said more relief would be needed in the months ahead.
Here's what is in the $900 billion COVID-19 relief, wrap-up bills
Intro
Congressional leaders have hashed out a massive, year-end catchall bill that combines $900 billion in COVID-19 aid with a $1.4 trillion omnibus spending bill and reams of other unfinished legislation on taxes, energy, education and health care. The huge, still-unreleased bill is slated for votes on Monday — with lawmakers having only a few hours to read it before casting their votes.
Highlights of the measure with overall funding amounts and specific amounts for some but not necessarily all initiatives; some amounts are not yet available and some aspects of the catchall bill do not involve spending.
AP
Direct economic relief ($286 billion)
Unemployment insurance ($120 billion). Revives supplemental federal pandemic unemployment benefits but at $300 per week — through March 14 — instead of the $600 per week benefit that expired in July. Extends special pandemic benefits for "gig" workers and extends the maximum period for state-paid jobless benefits to 50 weeks.
Direct payments ($166 billion). Provides $600 direct payments to individuals making up to $75,000 per year and couples making $150,000 per year — with payments phased out for higher incomes —- with $600 additional payments per dependent child.
AP FILE
Small business ($325 billion)
Paycheck Protection Program ($284 billion). Revives the Paycheck Protection Program, which provides forgivable loans to qualified businesses. Especially hard-hit businesses that received PPP grants would be eligible for a second round. Ensures that PPP subsidies are not taxed.
AP FILE
Vaccine, testing, health care providers ($69 billion)
Delivers more than $30 billion for procurement of vaccines and treatments, distribution funds for states, and a strategic stockpile. Adds $22 billion for testing, tracing and mitigation, $9 billion for health care providers, and $4.5 billion for mental health.
AP FILE
Schools ($82 billion)
Delivers $54 billion to public K-12 schools affected by the pandemic and $23 billion for colleges and universities; $4 billion would be awarded to a Governors Emergency Education Relief Fund; nearly $1 billion for Native American schools.
AP FILE
Rental assistance ($25 billion)
Provides money for a first-ever federal rental assistance program; funds to be distributed by state and local governments to help people who have fallen behind on their rent and may be facing eviction.
AP FILE
Food/farm aid ($26 billion)
Increases food stamp benefits by 15% and provides funding to food banks, Meals on Wheels and other food aid. Provides an equal amount ($13 billion) in aid to farmers and ranchers.
AP FILE
Child care ($10 billion)
Provides $10 billion to the Child Care Development Block Grant to help families with child care costs and help providers cover increased operating costs.
AP FILE
Postal Service ($10 billion)
Forgives a $10 billion loan to the Postal Service provided in earlier relief legislation.
AP FILE
Surprise medical bills
Contains bipartisan legislation to protect consumers from huge surprise medical bills after receiving treatment from out-of-network providers.
AP FILE
Tax 'extenders'
Extends a variety of expiring tax breaks, including lower excise taxes of crafter brewers and distillers. Renewable energy sources would see tax breaks extended, as would motorsport facilities, and people making charitable contributions. Business meals would be 100% deductible through 2022.
AP FILE
Water projects
Includes an almost 400-page water resources bill that targets $10 billion for 46 Army Corps of Engineers flood control, environmental and coastal protection projects.
AP FILE
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Holy Christmas
Some folks facing being evicted and fuckers out playing kindergarten chess, and trying to one up each other
I work for the Gub-Mint
I work for the Gub-Mint
Gub-Mint shutdown at 11:59pm, this Monday evening (12/28)
Plus mass evictions will start at 11:59pm, this Thursday evening (12/31)
If Trump does not sign the bill
Take a look at the timeline, from the YouTube vid I posted above (& below)
It explains everything that's going to happen next week.....
And that's what this shit is really about Gene.Trump really taking sticking it to republicans for not supporting him in his election sabotage delusion. He know's damn well Mitch and them going to say no. Then Trump going to tweet about it leading to the election runoff.
Ain't nothing like.a civil war among people I hate.
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^^^ I was just about to post this
Very good breakdown on the different scenarios
Dems hold all the cards on this stimulus now. Trump handing them the gifts of gifts with his petty ass. Now all they have to do is forward a 1 fucking page bill on Monday that doesn't give GOP an out. That means these dumb ass democrats can't put nothing in for illegal immigrants. Don't give the GOP a chance to scream 
"we'd sign if it was just for American citizens!!!"
And if they better make this a true standalone. Dump all ties to the omnibus bill and other relief. None of that bullshit from Thursday. But democrats the type to fuck wins up. Pelosi stubborn.
"we'd sign if it was just for American citizens!!!"And if they better make this a true standalone. Dump all ties to the omnibus bill and other relief. None of that bullshit from Thursday. But democrats the type to fuck wins up. Pelosi stubborn.
