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79. I'm betting plenty of people will fall in the situation we have

Thu Feb 4, 2021, 05:38 PM

Feb 2021

We both retired in October. Social Security only, with a little inheritance from Mr. Bayard's parents both passing last year.

Much, much less than we made last year. We need the $2,800.

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Here's the new Democratic plan for $1,400 stimulus checks [View all] DonViejo Feb 2021 OP

Sigh Proud liberal 80 Feb 2021 #1

In his book, Obama tells of a meeting with Chuck Grassley mountain grammy Feb 2021 #15

I think this was intentional on Biden's part PatSeg Feb 2021 #19

What of a couple that earned say, $150,000 in 2019 ... then earned $75000 in 2020 karynnj Feb 2021 #54

That's the rub wryter2000 Feb 2021 #56

Exactly. hamsterjill Feb 2021 #57

Its not going to be bipartisan quakerboy Feb 2021 #75

Oh yes, we know how republicans negotiate PatSeg Feb 2021 #77

Helping those most in need seems okay left-of-center2012 Feb 2021 #2

I have a relative who will fall through the cracks because of this Just_Vote_Dem Feb 2021 #3

Yup, our household income is down significantly from 2019... dixiechiken1 Feb 2021 #6

I would agree with this. Basing this on 2019 income really seems unfair. AllyCat Feb 2021 #37

This is a key point quakerboy Feb 2021 #76

Totally agree bucolic_frolic Feb 2021 #4

Yup, gab13by13 Feb 2021 #7

Bingo Proud liberal 80 Feb 2021 #8

I was thinking the same thing. AirmensMom Feb 2021 #14

Count me as one.... GatorDem82 Feb 2021 #42

This is a political blunder. No one accept the GOP asshats in Congress care about this and Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #49

Really! RobinA Feb 2021 #61

I tend to agree with you. My wife and I are just barely, like by 3 whole dollars... SKKY Feb 2021 #5

If the threshold is 100,000 and you made 100,003, your check will be reduced. Maybe only $2790. JustABozoOnThisBus Feb 2021 #36

This is a bad idea politically...could cost us the burbs in 22 and the elections. Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #50

If they do weigh it based on income, I'm going to trust Biden's ability... SKKY Feb 2021 #70

I love Biden, and think he is awesome...but I don't believe it would be possible for anyone to do Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #78

The one caveat to this BumRushDaShow Feb 2021 #12

We made 129,000 in 2019, in 2020 84,000 Bluethroughu Feb 2021 #17

Exactly. There are a LOT of people not even making $100,000 as a couple that don't need it. George II Feb 2021 #23

But there's some who do need it. Turin_C3PO Feb 2021 #39

Besides... wryter2000 Feb 2021 #58

Prices are up Claire Oh Nette Feb 2021 #35

I can manage without it. Plan to give most of it to the area food banks. NCjack Feb 2021 #64

50/100k is not really that much when DeminPennswoods Feb 2021 #9

This. Bluethroughu Feb 2021 #20

It's Certainly RobinA Feb 2021 #65

Don't forget teachers DeminPennswoods Feb 2021 #81

Trump's Cares Act gab13by13 Feb 2021 #10

This screws my dad Tree-Hugger Feb 2021 #11

The vaccine roll out here in Pa. IS a joke. gab13by13 Feb 2021 #18

It is a joke in PA, you are right. My parents are almost 80 and have been unable to BusyBeingBest Feb 2021 #53

I Signed My Mother RobinA Feb 2021 #67

That's sad, how long a 91 year old has to wait. Ridiculous. I can't BusyBeingBest Feb 2021 #73

They made a big mistake opening it up to people gab13by13 Feb 2021 #74

I think that's really the problem--they don't have a handle on BusyBeingBest Feb 2021 #80

Phases out after $50k Claire Oh Nette Feb 2021 #38

Regardless of the policy, politically it is stupid dsc Feb 2021 #13

This. Penalizing people who live in high CoL areas, like cities, get screwed. stopbush Feb 2021 #26

Call Your Senators and Representative to Demand That Income Thresholds Stay the Same liskddksil Feb 2021 #16

Yes that's my fear Proud liberal 80 Feb 2021 #21

AGREED MacKasey Feb 2021 #22

I understood that to be $2000 made up from the orig. $600 + $1400 for $2000. Regardless...... usaf-vet Feb 2021 #27

If we really want to help. How about forgiving student loans for those that have them and...... usaf-vet Feb 2021 #24

I don't personally need it, but ... ananda Feb 2021 #25

So those of us in urban and expensive suburban areas get screwed obamanut2012 Feb 2021 #28

Well, it's not a done deal yet. Turin_C3PO Feb 2021 #40

I called Frankel's office,a nd her staffer agreed with me obamanut2012 Feb 2021 #44

good start. they screamed for years , get your AllaN01Bear Feb 2021 #29

They should just provide stimulus payments as they initially stated. Jay25 Feb 2021 #30

This argument about cutting back the requirements gab13by13 Feb 2021 #31

I remember, also. Jay25 Feb 2021 #43

"moderate democrats" surrendered immediately to the GOP. Like Manchin. For senators like him Zipgun Feb 2021 #32

How about Traildogbob Feb 2021 #33

There's no use arguing over this, gab13by13 Feb 2021 #34

Should be based on 2020 income levels -- people lost jobs/got their hours reduced in 2020, not 2019. iluvtennis Feb 2021 #41

Post removed Post removed Feb 2021 #45

Tax breaks Steve C Feb 2021 #46

Means testing has been used by fascists & centralists as a war on who they call The Takers yaesu Feb 2021 #47

Dems mess with this at their peril - 2022 may not be kind Tommymac Feb 2021 #48

This would be a disaster jdgrateful Feb 2021 #51

This would be one of the dumbest moves we could possibly make. dawg Feb 2021 #52

Damn! I have to file taxes for 2020 NOW! James48 Feb 2021 #55

I thought the IRS was not accepting taxes KatyMan Feb 2021 #59

You're correct- not until Feb 12th! James48 Feb 2021 #62

My first comment... morty420 Feb 2021 #60

As usual, the poor and middle class get screwed KatyMan Feb 2021 #63

Trying to grab a couple of GQP voters is a waste of time and energy SamsDrink Feb 2021 #66

What is the income level for receiving partial payments? BainsBane Feb 2021 #68

Do they think people who are wealthy are going to Mr.Bill Feb 2021 #69

Has anyone addressed the needs of the Seniors who live on Social Security? Paper Roses Feb 2021 #71

Over 94% of Americans make less than $100K. This is a way of splitting Americans. mackdaddy Feb 2021 #72

I'm betting plenty of people will fall in the situation we have Bayard Feb 2021 #79