‘Historic Moment : Congress Passes Legislation to Create National Latino Museum We have overcome tremendous obstacles and unbelievable hurdles to get to this historic moment, said Sen. Bob Menendez, who co-sponsored the measure
Published December 22, 2020
Erin Schaff-Pool/Getty Images We have overcome tremendous obstacles and unbelievable hurdles to get to this historic moment, but as I ve said before, Latinos are used to overcoming obstacles, said Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., who co-sponsored the bipartisan legislation to create the National Museum of the American Latino with Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas.
“Latinos have contributed significantly to the success of the United States while overcoming systemic discrimination, said Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. Now, our stories will have a new home with a Latino Museum on the National Mall.
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Stefanik votes in favor of COVID relief package, makes its way to the Senate Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (Source: CBS) By 7 News Staff and Associated Press | December 21, 2020 at 4:55 PM EST - Updated December 21 at 11:05 PM
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WWNY) - 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 House of Representatives approved the bill on Monday night, sending it over to the Senate for a vote.
North Country Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced Monday her vote in favor of the package.
Highlights of $900 billion COVID-19 relief, wrapup bills
By The Associated Press
The massive, year-end catchall bill Congress passed 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. It awaits President Donald Trump’s signature.
Highlights of the measure with overall funding amounts and specific amounts for some but not necessarily all initiatives.
COVID-19 RELIEF
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.