The plan would require states to kick in $100 of the $400 total, a difficult task for states reeling from deficits.
Economy & Labor
Mitch McConnell is holding hostage additional aid for people and businesses until he gets his immunity bill.
Despite longer work hours, millions of employees have seen their pay reduced amid the pandemic.
There is no evidence that generous unemployment benefits are making it difficult to find workers.
The tax would help fund the U.S. recovery from the pandemic and resulting economic collapse.
Democrats push to reform the earned income tax credit in the next relief bill to make it like a basic income guarantee.
Advocacy groups and lawmakers say the move would be an unconstitutional attack on Social Security funding.
GOP senators want a liability shield that lets Big Oil sue workers who seek recompense for getting COVID on the job.
The treasury secretary claimed the $600 weekly boost in unemployment insurance created a disincentive to work.
Power shutoff moratoriums in many states are reaching their expiration dates despite the worsening pandemic.