The Republicans in the United States Senate are trying to use the Covid-19 pandemic as an opportunity to once again fatten their fat cat friends, and stick it to working people and the poor in their darkest days. many Americans have lost jobs and retirement as 401Ks and employers have suffered tremendous losses. Read More via WAPO>
Some reactions from Twitter
Sen. @EWarren: "This is not a bipartisan proposal. This is a Republican proposal at this point, and it creates a slush fund for the big guys and no help for workers and no help for hospitals, and I don't see how the Democrats can possibly support that." pic.twitter.com/pcnQtPNTha
— The Hill (@thehill) March 22, 2020
Let’s help these rich Senators understand real life. If you run out of money because you get laid off and didn’t earn enough to have savings (that’s tens of millions of people) how long would $1,200 last, after rent, food and immediate bills? Cost out that one-time check below.
— Joy Reid (@JoyAnnReid) March 22, 2020
I voted against advancing the Senate Republican #COVID19 stimulus plan. It's a shameful piece of legislation. In the midst of this unprecedented crisis, we have to ensure that this package is fair and equitable—and I will keep fighting to do that.
— Kirsten Gillibrand (@SenGillibrand) March 22, 2020
WE CANNOT LET THE CURE BE WORSE THAN THE PROBLEM ITSELF. AT THE END OF THE 15 DAY PERIOD, WE WILL MAKE A DECISION AS TO WHICH WAY WE WANT TO GO!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 23, 2020
Trump declines to pledge that his family business won’t take any of the hundreds of billions in relief for companies in coronavirus bill now before Congress
— John Harwood (@JohnJHarwood) March 22, 2020
“let’s see what happens,” Trump says
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