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Roland99

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7. I believe a $300/week extension was discussed. Article mentions in passing

Reply to underpants (Reply #5)

Wed Dec 16, 2020, 11:02 AM

Dec 2020

The direct checks will likely be far less than $1,200 per person — likely around $600 — in order to keep the cost of the bill in check. President Donald Trump has been keen on sending out checks to Americans, and has backing from liberals like Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Republicans like Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.). An extension of unemployment benefits is also a part of the package under negotiation.

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$900 Billion Covid relief agreement apparently reached. Direct pymts. No state/local money but... [View all] Roland99 Dec 2020 OP

KR! Cha Dec 2020 #1

I wonder when that photograph was taken? Hugin Dec 2020 #2

Shortly after getting his Botox treatment blm Dec 2020 #4

Are you sure it isn't... Hugin Dec 2020 #8

lol! soothsayer Dec 2020 #13

Flipper 😂. /nt flibbitygiblets Dec 2020 #6

Ha! They're just afraid of losing the Georgia elections Walleye Dec 2020 #3

Direct is good but I see nothing about unemployment. They better get some money to the locals first underpants Dec 2020 #5

I believe a $300/week extension was discussed. Article mentions in passing Roland99 Dec 2020 #7

Oh. Okay I missed that. underpants Dec 2020 #9

I was out driving the other day... Hugin Dec 2020 #11

Odd. underpants Dec 2020 #14

Sadly. Hugin Dec 2020 #15

If the last checks are any indication most of them won't go out until it's time to pay for... Hugin Dec 2020 #10

Looks like the corporate liability blanket and local aid were cut pecosbob Dec 2020 #12

Wow, not even run by the Courts... Hugin Dec 2020 #16