Biden’s budget would bring a $1.8 trillion deficit
May 27, 2021
The $200 billion of new spending includes two free years of community college for all Americans and another $226 billion to subsidize child care
House Republicans deep six Trump’s attempt to increase payments in COVID-19 relief bill
December 24, 2020
In Trump’s final days as president, he has aligned himself more with House liberal Democrats than with members of his party.
Late night vote brings approval to massive $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill
December 22, 2020
The massive bill is a compromise that leaves most members of Congress saying there is much more that needs to be done and doing so will happen in a new Congress with a new president.
COVID-19 aid agreement set for approval in Congress on Monday
December 21, 2020
The aid package, the second one this year, gives individuals payments about half the size of the previous one, but more is promised after a new president takes office on Jan. 20.
‘We have a deal’ say Congressional negotiators on COVID-19 aid
December 20, 2020
After haggling and trying to work angles, Democrats and Republicans have reached a consensus to both keep the government running and provide new aid to businesses and residents suffering from the severe economic hardships of the pandemic. Critics say the aid is not enough and a drive to hand out more will be a priority when the new Congress is sworn in next year.
Congressional negotiators say COVID-19 relief bill agreement is near
December 20, 2020
That hope has been expressed before but the lingering disagreements keep sinking a final agreement.
While averting shudown, Congress still fighting over COVID-19 aid
December 19, 2020
Congress managed to find a way to keep the government running for two more days but still cannot get closure on pandemic aid funding.
COVID-19 aid snags, funding deadline keep Congress working through weekend
December 18, 2020
With a temporary funding bill deadline at midnight Friday, the House and Senate face additional tasks with much to do and dwindling time to do it.
Congress closes in on $900 billion relief package for virus-ravaged Americans
December 17, 2020
While direct payments of $600 to individuals is less than many wanted, it is a need that most can support to get a quick aid package out the door.
Congress keeps pushing on a COVID-19 aid bill
December 16, 2020
Something rarely seen in Congress has reappeared: Bipartisanship. Will it last?
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