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Coronavirus live updates: Democrats block GOP-backed coronavirus relief bill, dashing hopes for a new stimulus before November
September 11, 2020 at 12:21 AM EDT Democrats block slimmed-down GOP coronavirus relief bill as hopes fade for any more congressional support Democrats blocked a pared-down GOP coronavirus relief bill in a bitterly disputed Senate vote Thursday, leaving the two parties without a clear path forward to approve new economic stimulus before the November elections. …
U.K. admits it could break international law over Brexit as senior Democrats raise trade deal fears
LONDON — The United Kingdom has come under fire at home and abroad for saying it is prepared to break international law by breaching the terms of a treaty governing its departure from the European Union. And senior Democrats have warned that the U.K.’s actions on Brexit could jeopardize hopes for a free trade deal …
Top Democrats dubious after postmaster general backs off USPS changes for now: ‘Nice try’
House Democrats cast doubt about Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s announcement Tuesday that he’s delaying postal changes until after the election and will press forward with a vote Saturday to outlaw disruptions to mail service. “Well, we’re going to make sure in law that that is the case,” House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., said Tuesday of DeJoy’s reversal …
Democrats say Trump’s payroll tax break weakens Social Security
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s move to defer Social Security payroll taxes could be taking him into treacherous political territory. His directive — aimed at boosting an economy shaken by the coronavirus pandemic — doesn’t affect retirement benefits but impacts how they’re paid for. Democrats seized on it Monday as a signal that Trump …
Democrats say Trump’s payroll tax break weakens Social Security
WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump’s move to defer Social Security payroll taxes could be taking him into treacherous political territory. His directive — aimed at boosting an economy shaken by the coronavirus pandemic — doesn’t affect retirement benefits but impacts how they’re paid for. Democrats seized on it today as a signal that Trump would …
The Gulf Between Republicans and Democrats on Coronavirus Aid, in 9 Charts
Republican plan $1.1 trillion Already passed $3.2 trillion Democratic plan $3.4 trillion Safety net and other tax cuts Republican plan $1.1 trillion Already passed $3.2 trillion Democratic plan $3.4 trillion Safety net, other tax cuts Already passed $3.2 trillion Republican plan $1.1 trillion Democratic plan $3.4 trillion Analysis of data from The Committee for a …
Oversight Democrats Want at Least $1B for Technology Upgrades in Next Relief Bill
Several key Democrats are asking that any coronavirus relief package include a minimum of $1 billion for the Technology Modernization Fund to update antiquated IT systems. “The Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act, passed by the House on May 15, 2020, included $1 billion for the TMF to remain available until the …
Global report: US Democrats urged to skip convention as Covid-19 cases surge | World news
US Democrats have urged elected leaders and party delegates to skip the national convention in August as coronavirus cases surge, the New York Times reported, in what the paper says is “a sign of the ever-shrinking aspirations for their big campaign event in the face of the spreading virus”. In an email to congressional aides, …
Trump angrily claims Democrats keeping kids out of classrooms
President Donald Trump demanded on Thursday to ‘stop this nonsense’ and ‘open our schools’ as he accused Democrats with playing politics on keeping kids out of classrooms. ‘We have to open our schools. Open our schools. Stop this nonsense. We open our schools,’ the president said during an event with Hispanic leaders in the Rose …
U.S. mining lobby in push to preserve tax break repealed by Democrats
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. mining industry is spearheading a lobbying effort to protect a $160 billion pandemic tax break after congressional Democrats largely repealed the provisions in their recent stimulus bill, according to emails and a letter seen by Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Chairman Chuck Grassley, (R-IA), holds up a gavel during a Senate Finance …
