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Stimulus Package
Looming Failure of Stimulus Exposes GOP’s Double Standards on the Deficit
Republicans only mention the deficit when talking about public benefits -- not when discussing tax cuts or the Pentagon.
McConnell Admits to Sabotaging COVID Relief Talks to Rush Barrett Confirmation
Mitch McConnell has privately been urging the Trump White House not to strike a COVID relief deal prior to the election.
Trump’s Executive Orders Are Designed to Make Him Look Like a Populist
With the election approaching, Trump tries to portray himself as a lone ranger taking on entrenched bureaucracies.
Trump Threatens Unilateral Suspension of Payroll Tax
Advocacy groups and lawmakers say the move would be an unconstitutional attack on Social Security funding.
Congressional Republicans Use COVID Relief as a Pawn in Fight for Power
The long consequences of hate, fear and greed have come to a head here in the United States.
“F-35s Don’t Help Families Pay Their Bills”: GOP Slips Pentagon Into COVID Bill
The GOP's HEALS Act is replete with massive gifts to the Pentagon and defense contractors.
GOP Stimulus Bill Shows McConnell and Trump Are Perfectly Happy to Watch You Die
The only thing inevitable in life is death, and thanks in large part to Republicans, it’s knocking on our national door.
Memo Warns GOP Unemployment Benefit Formula Would Take Months to Implement
"The damage from a lapse in unemployment benefits will radiate throughout the economy," tweeted Rep. Don Beyer.
GOP COVID Relief Plan Includes Romney Bill to Slash Social Security and Medicare
Romney's bill would initiate a secretive process that could result in cuts to Social Security and Medicare benefits.
GOP Floats Slashing Boosted Unemployment Payments to $100 Per Week
Enhanced unemployment benefits are set to expire just as the federal eviction moratorium comes to an end.