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No. 3 - President Donald Trump’s push for $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks now rests with the Senate after the House voted overwhelmingly to meet the president s demand to increase the $600 stipends, but Republicans have shown little interest in boosting spending.
By Dave Basner
Over the weekend, President
Trump signed into law a relief package that will bring a second stimulus check to millions of Americans, but it is only for $600, an amount both Democrats and the president don t think is enough. They would like to see it increased to $2,000, but since the new bill is already signed, $600 checks will start going out in the coming days. That doesn t mean the amount won t increase though. This week, the House of Representatives passed a bill that would bring the check to $2,000 with two-thirds of the chamber in favor of it - both Democrats and Republicans. Now it has to pass the Senate and if it does, checks for $1,400 will then be distributed. However for that to happen, it might take a fight.
WASHINGTON The Democratic-controlled House voted Monday to override President Donald Trump’s veto of a defense policy bill. House members voted 322-87 to.
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Senate To Decide Fate Of $2,000 COVID-19 Relief Payments
The GOP-led Senate is set to vote Tuesday on a proposal for the increased emergency checks,
Lisa Mascaro and Jill Colvin
WASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump’s push for $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks now rests with the Senate after the House voted overwhelmingly to meet the president’s demand to increase the $600 stipends, but Republicans have shown little interest in boosting spending.
The outcome is highly uncertain heading into Tuesday’s session. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has declined to publicly address how he plans to handle the issue. But Democrats, sharing a rare priority with Trump, have seized on the opportunity to force Republicans into a difficult vote of either backing or defying the outgoing president.