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Displaying all articles tagged:
Paycheck Protection Program
coronavirus stimulus
Dec. 1, 2020
Democrats Should (Probably) Take the New Bipartisan Stimulus Deal
America’s vulnerable can’t wait two more months for relief. And $908 billion in stimulus today doesn’t rule out more tomorrow.
By
Eric Levitz
coronavirus stimulus
Oct. 21, 2020
Will McConnell Really Blow Up a Trump-Blessed Stimulus Deal?
It’s unlikely that McConnell would defy Trump over something he really wanted, but time itself could prevent pre-election passage of a bill.
By
Ed Kilgore
coronavirus stimulus
Sept. 15, 2020
Bipartisan Stimulus Bill Offers Down-the-Middle Compromise, Plus a Second Check
Leaders of the Problem Solvers Caucus have acknowledged that they’re mainly hoping to jump-start negotiations. Trump may be most likely to bite.
By
Ed Kilgore
stimulus legislation
July 28, 2020
Long-Stalled Stimulus Negotiations Lurch Forward Down a Difficult Path
The two parties share a sense of urgency and a commitment to a second set of checks for taxpayers, but are otherwise at odds about COVID-19 relief.
By
Ed Kilgore
coronavirus stimulus
Apr. 24, 2020
Congress Passes Interim Coronavirus Stimulus Bill for Trump’s Signature
The measure, which focuses on renewed funds for the small-business Paycheck Protection Program, may be the last bipartisan relief measure for a while.
By
Ed Kilgore
recession
Apr. 23, 2020
26.5 Million Americans Lost Their Jobs in the Past 5 Weeks
The U.S. unemployment rate appears to be around 20 percent, double its Great Recession peak.
By
Eric Levitz
coronavirus
Apr. 21, 2020
Congress, White House Reach Deal On New Coronavirus Relief Bill
The deal, to be followed by a broader bill, replenishes depleted loan fund for small busiensses and provides new aid for hospitals and testing.
By
Ed Kilgore
vision 2020
Apr. 17, 2020
The GOP Is Sabotaging Trump’s Reelection Campaign
Congressional Republicans are fighting tooth and nail to help Joe Biden by making the economy weaker.
By
Eric Levitz
coronavirus stimulus
Apr. 16, 2020
Tense Negotiations Continue Over Next Round of Stimulus
Democrats are hoping that Republicans budge on more money for state and local governments.
By
Ed Kilgore