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Proud liberal 80

(4,167 posts)
Thu Feb 4, 2021, 09:23 AM Feb 2021

Once this Covid Relief bill is finally signed

It’s going to be like the Obama 2009 stimulus bill all over again....watered down to appease a few Republicans and moderate Senate Democrats (for the sake of bipartisanship) that it is so diluted that it doesn’t have the impact that was needed and most Americans won’t notice a difference in their lives....then Democrats get blamed for doing it alone on legislation and get shellacked in the mid terms

Democrats are going to get blamed for doing it alone anyway, might as well go big so Americans can see positive impact

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dixiechiken1

(2,113 posts)
2. Couldn't agree more...
Thu Feb 4, 2021, 09:43 AM
Feb 2021

The Administration planned their work, now they need to work their plan. Promises made, promises kept and all that.

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liskddksil

(2,753 posts)
5. Primarily that there are discussions that would screw over people
Thu Feb 4, 2021, 02:46 PM
Feb 2021

who make between $50,000 and $75,000 who received the first two checks but would not receive the new check. This would be a betrayal of the promise.


 

liskddksil

(2,753 posts)
9. Discussion become legislation unless we raise our voices. That's why
Thu Feb 4, 2021, 03:01 PM
Feb 2021

I called my Senators and Representative in opposition.

 

liskddksil

(2,753 posts)
6. You need to call your Senators and Representative and and demand
Thu Feb 4, 2021, 02:47 PM
Feb 2021

thresholds do not change from prior two stimulus checks. Now is the window of opportunity to change their minds.

Capitol Switchboard: (202) 224-3121.

PufPuf23

(8,774 posts)
7. Could happen but IMO won't. Now is different. Biden and Pelosi and Schumer are firm and
Thu Feb 4, 2021, 02:48 PM
Feb 2021

no nonsense. This time more likely the GOP will look bad from dragging down and slowing the initiative.

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