Second Stimulus And Unemployment News
Us house passes bill that would increase covid stimulus payments from 600 to 2 000 by 275 134 vote needing two thirds majority to pass the bill.
Second stimulus and unemployment news. 11 more weeks of unemployment benefits. After months of talk congress passed a second stimulus package on monday that includes 600 direct payments to many americans and 300 in enhanced unemployment benefits. Valued at 900 billion the aid is less than half the 2 2 trillion in relief offered by the coronavirus aid relief and economic security act or cares act.
The us congress and president donald trump have already approved a new 900 billion economic rescue package which in addition to a second economic stimulus check also contained the extension for. Democrats want more in unemployment aid while republicans have negotiated for lower supplements. For ongoing updates and information on unemployment follow wink news investigative.
Here s what s in new round of covid 19 aid sarah foster 12 21 2020 departing ceo paid 5 2 million retention bonus by chain where. Because congress controls the federal budget and has authority over spending the only road to true stimulus relief including a second stimulus check and a real unemployment benefit extension. What the chaotic four way negotiations mean for 2nd checks and unemployment if you re keeping score mitch mcconnell wants a targeted bill nancy pelosi wants more and trump is.
Second stimulus check and 300 unemployment bonus benefit. After months of talk congress passed a second stimulus package on monday that includes 600 direct payments to many americans and 300 in enhanced unemployment benefits. Answers to some of your unemployment questions as second stimulus programs roll out.