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Kaleva

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92. And many who didn't get it under Trump will get it under Biden

Thu Mar 4, 2021, 12:59 PM

Mar 2021

Because adults who are dependents and dependent children in college will be eligible.

And at the end of hte day, there isn't going to be much sympathy for those who made close to 6 figures not getting any of the $1400.

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Biden limits eligibility for stimulus payments under pressure from moderate Senate Democrats [View all] BumRushDaShow Mar 2021 OP

Oh boy..... jimfields33 Mar 2021 #1

Looks like it's 80K for single and 160K for couples EarlG Mar 2021 #3

Thanks! That's not bad. jimfields33 Mar 2021 #8

Right. That's actually higher than in the past, which was $75/$150. To be honest I wish.... George II Mar 2021 #11

No it isn't dsc Mar 2021 #12

Why would Joe Biden do this? A: Because Manchin was set to sink the Bill. speak easy Mar 2021 #2

I recall this idea being floated while the bill was still being drafted in the House BumRushDaShow Mar 2021 #4

As I understand the math speak easy Mar 2021 #6

I don't remember what the upper limit was the last go around BumRushDaShow Mar 2021 #15

Exactly. President Biden is doing everything he can in a country where nearly half the voters artemisia1 Mar 2021 #72

And also, as much as it feels good to blame Manchin, AleksS Mar 2021 #75

Because Manchin was set to sink the Bill. Is he being rewarded in some way? Trueblue1968 Mar 2021 #77

The problem is that - OhZone Mar 2021 #5

And if based on previous year's tax return, circumstances could change dramatically MANative Mar 2021 #7

yep...my income will be down probably 80% this year... dhill926 Mar 2021 #10

that problem delays the money it doesn't cause you not to get the money dsc Mar 2021 #13

One size does not fit all WA-03 Democrat Mar 2021 #73

I'm afraid I can't see how 160K would make you lower middle class any place. Martin68 Mar 2021 #83

The Question Is What Will The Money Be Spent on Instead? TomCADem Mar 2021 #9

I just added the update to the OP and this was mentioned -- BumRushDaShow Mar 2021 #18

Great minds think alike! TomCADem Mar 2021 #24

Just having extended unemployment benefits alone without a one time payment... llmart Mar 2021 #33

Pass the fucking bill, gab13by13 Mar 2021 #14

And the harder it gets to get the public to comply with public health measures. Yavin4 Mar 2021 #54

I am okay with this nevergiveup Mar 2021 #16

How many people will have gotten checks under Trump? ForgoTheConsequence Mar 2021 #17

Zero under Trump, gab13by13 Mar 2021 #19

Big mistake. A lot of people have seen their incomes drop. Autumn Mar 2021 #20

If the whole point is to stimulate the economy, rolypolychloe Mar 2021 #21

Then donate your unneeded check to a local food bank. That will benefit the local economy. niyad Mar 2021 #84

I like my suggestion better rolypolychloe Mar 2021 #85

So giving money to the food bank, which will use it to buy groceries and goods, is NOT niyad Mar 2021 #86

Apparently not rolypolychloe Mar 2021 #87

Pretty sure that the bill is not just about businesses. And however you dress it up, your plan is niyad Mar 2021 #88

This bill is a big fucking deal, gab13by13 Mar 2021 #22

+++. What I think we are going to see is republicans throw a whole slew of draconian JohnSJ Mar 2021 #37

Please ETLI5 obamanut2012 Mar 2021 #23

I think anyone (singles) making $75,000 or less will be fine for the full amount BumRushDaShow Mar 2021 #26

I read it that way, too, but other folks here are saying the phase out starts at 50K obamanut2012 Mar 2021 #27

There may be various versions of that provision being floated around BumRushDaShow Mar 2021 #28

Right obamanut2012 Mar 2021 #29

If she has dependents they should be eligible too ($1,400 per dependent) BumRushDaShow Mar 2021 #30

I know her, and she won't spend that on herself obamanut2012 Mar 2021 #34

That is exactly right JohnSJ Mar 2021 #38

This will slow the implementation of the payout by weeks probably because they will need to check yaesu Mar 2021 #25

Moderates? There's that messaging again that keeps the country in the same rut. jalan48 Mar 2021 #31

I.e., "Democratic Senators elected in red states". BumRushDaShow Mar 2021 #32

Hard to believe the citizens of red states don't want a larger stimulus check. My guess is that jalan48 Mar 2021 #36

As long as we have no campaign finance reform BumRushDaShow Mar 2021 #42

I agree. jalan48 Mar 2021 #43

Sinema lives in the same state as Mark Kelly wryter2000 Mar 2021 #58

Yes BumRushDaShow Mar 2021 #62

THANK YOU BradAllison Mar 2021 #63

I think it's more he's keeping his mouth shut since he's up for reelection in 22 AZSkiffyGeek Mar 2021 #68

When will the Senate vote on the bill? Polybius Mar 2021 #35

My bet is within a couple of weeks, because I suspect republicans will throw a whole slew JohnSJ Mar 2021 #39

Can't be a couple weeks because the UE will expire by then. BumRushDaShow Mar 2021 #41

I know, but if the republicans throw out tons of amendments that each need to be voted on, JohnSJ Mar 2021 #47

They call it a "vote-a-rama" (a Senate thing) BumRushDaShow Mar 2021 #48

I hope you are right, but there is no doubt the republicans in the Senate are going to do everything JohnSJ Mar 2021 #50

They can try BumRushDaShow Mar 2021 #51

yes JohnSJ Mar 2021 #52

Here's a good little video on the process BumRushDaShow Mar 2021 #56

An excellent description. Thanks for this JohnSJ Mar 2021 #67

I can envision an ad DENVERPOPS Mar 2021 #70

I agree JohnSJ Mar 2021 #71

IIRC the UE benefits expire March 14 BumRushDaShow Mar 2021 #40

Tradeoff $100 unemployment against families between $160K and $200k -- seems OK to me JT45242 Mar 2021 #44

Stupidity. The public supports the bill by a long shot. Promises have been made that will not be KPN Mar 2021 #45

This has nothing to do with Emmanuel. This is all on Manchin and a couple of so-called moderate JohnSJ Mar 2021 #49

It has to do with Senate Dems scaling back on promises made rather than digging in and having KPN Mar 2021 #89

When you have a one vote tie breaker lead, and a few Democrats who refuse to budge, there JohnSJ Mar 2021 #90

You misunderstand me. I'm tired of hearing for 45 straight years why we can't do KPN Mar 2021 #91

I am not holding my breath Bird Lady Mar 2021 #46

So, it raises the limit for individuals? wryter2000 Mar 2021 #53

It just phases the $1400 amount down to $0 for income BumRushDaShow Mar 2021 #59

I am getting frustrated orangecrush Mar 2021 #55

Suddenly Joe Manchin rules the party peoli Mar 2021 #57

In this case, it's no longer just him BumRushDaShow Mar 2021 #64

I think this is a luxury that presented itself and they are wise to take it bucolic_frolic Mar 2021 #60

Unfuckingreal BradAllison Mar 2021 #61

Just get it passed Marthe48 Mar 2021 #65

Not enough votes unless changes are made BumRushDaShow Mar 2021 #66

Sucks that some workers who got money under Trump won't get it under Biden. SunSeeker Mar 2021 #69

I won't get a stimulus check, yet again. SKKY Mar 2021 #74

Ok, now let's pass this thing and give people the help they need. Joinfortmill Mar 2021 #76

It makes such a difference to some radical noodle Mar 2021 #78

At the end of the day people who got money under Trump won't get it under Biden inwiththenew Mar 2021 #79

12 million adults and five million children obamanut2012 Mar 2021 #81

And many who didn't get it under Trump will get it under Biden Kaleva Mar 2021 #92

If We Worked Harder To Get Dems Elected To Senate We Wouldn't Have To Help Manchin Impress Folks DanieRains Mar 2021 #80

I think this is a good idea. Get the money to people who really need it. Not everyone is in dire Martin68 Mar 2021 #82