U.S. House Takes Up Stopgap Bill COVID-19 Talks Stall
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On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representative votes on a one-week stopgap funding bill so lawmakers can have more time to reach a deal on COVID-19 relief. While left-leaning articles highlight that the White House demanded “far skimpier” unemployment benefits in exchange for $600 direct stimulus payments per person and child, right-leaning articles highlight that conservative Senator Josh Hawley joined socialist Senator Bernie Sanders’ call for cash payments.
A left-leaning article by The Washington Post highlights that the White House demanded “far skimpier” unemployment benefits in exchange for $600 direct stimulus payments per person and child. While Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin’s new $916 billion proposal would extend unemployment benefits expiring at the end of the month, it doesn’t include any supplementary federal benefit, leaving millions of workers without additional federal help.
Reuters published a centrist article reporting that the stopgap measure aims to prevent existing funds for operating federal programs from running out on Friday at midnight. Congress has not been able to agree for months on another round of aid to mitigate the effects of shutdowns to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
A right-leaning article by The Washington Post highlights that conservative Senator Josh Hawley joined socialist Senator Bernie Sanders’ call for cash payments to people as part of coronavirus relief. Hawley’s supporters argue that Hawley’s roots have always been populist -- ideologically and intellectually.
From the right
Josh Hawley carves niche in 2024 GOP field by demanding COVID-19 stimulus payments
The Washington Examiner