2 minutes agoTrump requires $2000 for each American: Progressives say “do it immediately”
Periskopi(5 years ago)
(5 years ago)President Trump's request that Congress rewrite a massive draft law for the Coronavirus that will include $2 thousand direct payment for Americans has been commended by its strictest opponents, the progressive Democrats. “Let's do it,” Congressman Alexandria Okazio-Cortez said. “I am glad to see that the president is giving support [...]
“Let's do it,” Congressman Alexandria Okazio-Cortez said.
I'm glad to see that the president is giving support to the proposed legislation from us,” added further, writes The Hill, translates Periscope.
In a video message last night, Trump rejected the $3.3 trillion bill, which, as such, includes stimulant checks of only $600 as part of the 900 billion Coronavirus relief plan.
The bill has been criticised by many Democrats that it does not include enough money as stimulating checks for Americans and no financial support for the state and for local governments hard hit by pandemic.
Republicans on the other hand say the package is too expensive.
Senator Bernie Sanders also welcomed President Trump's statements.
It's amazing. Now, Mr. President, take Mitch McConnelli and your Republican friends and stop opposing and thus give the working-class Americans two thousand dollars. Let's do it. ” /Periscope
