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mahatmakanejeeves

(57,319 posts) Mon Nov 30, 2020, 02:55 PM Nov 2020

I was reminded just how many programs are about to lapse.

Dave Weigel Retweeted

As we head into the final weeks of this Congress, I re-read the stimulus bills that Congress passed in the spring. I went through CARES and Families First and was reminded just how many programs are about to lapse. This was part of the list I made.

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I was reminded just how many programs are about to lapse. (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Nov 2020 OP

Renewals are being held hostage... Hugin Nov 2020 #1

Plus, the Federal government shuts down December 11 unless a funding bill is passed. Klaralven Nov 2020 #2

Kick dalton99a Nov 2020 #3

Moscow's Bitch McConnell wants more power and is not interested in helping anyone. Hermit-The-Prog Nov 2020 #4

Hugin

(33,059 posts)

1. Renewals are being held hostage...

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Mon Nov 30, 2020, 02:59 PM

Nov 2020

By the Republicans under Moscow Mitch at the behest of special interests who want an employer liability waver so bad they can taste it.

Klaralven

(7,510 posts)

2. Plus, the Federal government shuts down December 11 unless a funding bill is passed.

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Mon Nov 30, 2020, 04:17 PM

Nov 2020

The whole thing - not just programs.

U.S. Congress Races to Avoid December Government Shutdown Amid Pandemic

https://www.usnews.com/news/top-news/articles/2020-11-30/us-congress-races-to-avoid-december-government-shutdown-amid-pandemic

dalton99a

(81,406 posts)

3. Kick

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Mon Nov 30, 2020, 04:26 PM

Nov 2020

Hermit-The-Prog

(33,262 posts)

4. Moscow's Bitch McConnell wants more power and is not interested in helping anyone.

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Mon Nov 30, 2020, 05:42 PM

Nov 2020

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