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Stimulus Package
Using Inflation as an Excuse, Corporations Raised Prices & Increased Profits
The new data contradicts the widespread misconception that stimulus packages and other spending bills were to blame.
Biden’s Spending Bill Is Huge, But Comparing It to the New Deal Is a Stretch
Many sweeping provisions in the stimulus will expire in one year, whereas the New Deal created lasting social programs.
The Stimulus Payments’ Big Delivery Snafus Need to Be Addressed — Now
The poorest households, which need the money the most, had significant problems getting their $1,200 and $600 payments.
$15 Minimum Wage Is Dead for Now, Thanks to Democrats Manchin and Sinema
The Senate still has options to push it through, but centrist Democrats don’t want to buck procedure to make it happen.
In What Universe Is a $15 Wage “Too High”? Joe Manchin’s.
Further, the CBO often culls negative effect studies to critique a $15 minimum wage, stoking resistance to an increase.
Bernie Sanders Clears Path in Congress to Raise Minimum Wage
The Congressional Budget Office said raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025 would benefit 27 million workers.
120 Democrats Demand Repeal of Millionaire Tax Cut GOP Buried in Last COVID Bill
They argue the rollback would free up hundreds of billions in revenue which could be used to help struggling families.
Sanders Says Bipartisanship Can Step Aside for COVID Relief for Families
Senate Republicans have proposed a majorly trimmed down version of Biden’s coronavirus stimulus package.
Ro Khanna Warns Democrats Against Restricting Eligibility for COVID Checks
Khanna argues this approach would fuel the widespread view that the government doesn't care about the middle class.
McConnell Is Pushing Poison Pill Legislation to Tank $2,000 Checks
The effort comes after blocking a vote on a House-passed bill that would provide $2,000 direct payments.