Congress Resumes Discussion of Coronavirus Relief Bill

Congress Resumes Discussion of Coronavirus Relief Bill

At the end of June, the extra $600 per week of federal unemployment from the CARES Act expired. Congress couldn’t come to an agreement on an extension or replacement bill for the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. However, Monday it was confirmed that Congress has resumed discussions on a potential relief bill. …

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White House Pleads With Democrats to Cut Stimulus Deal

White House Pleads With Democrats to Cut Stimulus Deal

The White House and Congressional Republicans are at an impasse over COVID-19 relief. While Senate Republicans led by Mitch McConnell are adamant about a “liability shield,” the White House is less concerned with such a measure. Instead, President Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Mnuchin are more focused on extending the …

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Herman Cain Passes Away After Bout With COVID

Herman Cain Passes Away After Bout With COVID

Herman Cain, a Republican politician who ran for president during the 2012 election cycle, has passed away. He died Thursday morning after a month-long battle with COVID-19. In late June, Cain was seen at president Donald Trump’s rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, which occurred in the midst of a pandemic. The …

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How Far Is Congress From Another Relief Bill?

How Far Is Congress From Another Relief Bill?

The United States is currently in the grips of a major public health crisis. The novel coronavirus has been raging as a pandemic for the better part of four months. In spite of this, daily case numbers are as high as they’ve ever been. COVID-19 has killed over 140,000 Americans …

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