David Ward 9,613 Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 Hey guys, it's Nicole Republican, Democrats reach compromise over Covid-19 stimulus package Americans will receive a one time $600 stimulus check and Unemployment will be enhanced with $300 for 10 weeks (unsure if retroactive) This is only meant to bandaid the situation until Biden and the Democrats take over and hopefully take or tie the Senate to provide more relief come February. They will be voting as early as 7:30 p.m Sunday (12/20) and are currently finalizing paperwork. https://www.cnbc.com/2020/12/20/republican-democrats-reach-compromise-over-covid-19-stimulus-package.html It's finally happening Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisGuyTony 35,110 Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 $600 is kinda ridiculous. But hopefully that small amount is enough for some families to buy groceries or necessities. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionic 50,111 Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 Did they concede to Moscow Mitch’s demands? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ward 9,613 Posted December 20, 2020 Author Share Posted December 20, 2020 3 minutes ago, ThisGuyTony said: $600 is kinda ridiculous. But hopefully that small amount is enough for some families to buy groceries or necessities. 2 minutes ago, bionic said: Did they concede to Moscow Mitch’s demands? This is only meant to bandaid the situation until Biden and the Democrats take over and hopefully take or tie the Senate to provide more relief come February. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionic 50,111 Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 13 minutes ago, Nicole337 said: This is only meant to bandaid the situation until Biden and the Democrats take over and hopefully take or tie the Senate to provide more relief come February. Isn’t a tie in the senate a best case scenario? (With Kamala giving the 51st vote) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ward 9,613 Posted December 20, 2020 Author Share Posted December 20, 2020 11 minutes ago, bionic said: Isn’t a tie in the senate a best case scenario? Yes, but because of Trump, Georgia and the Republicans in the runoff race are apparently being slaughtered due to reps in senate delaying the stimulus for so long. Not to mention Trump talking shìt to them like they don't know who they voted for. If it wasn't for that reason, McConnell would not even be entertaining this package and that you can bet your last dollar on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy scheisse 22,973 Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 I am.... Disappointed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteWitch 720 Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 I’ll take it. I honestly didn’t expect anything in the realm of stimulus till after the inauguration and runoffs tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batwings 12,958 Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 $600 doesn't even cover most people's rent. But they're OK with billionaires paying nothing in taxes each year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sorcerer92 837 Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 Only $600? These politicians are beyond pathetic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Economy 52,914 Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 1 hour ago, ThisGuyTony said: $600 is kinda ridiculous. But hopefully that small amount is enough for some families to buy groceries or necessities. Yeah but is $600 all ppl are getting or is that just part of it tho? Cuz it also says unemployment is being enhanced $300 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Economy 52,914 Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 9 minutes ago, Batwings said: $600 doesn't even cover most people's rent. But they're OK with billionaires paying nothing in taxes each year. 9 minutes ago, Sorcerer92 said: Only $600? These politicians are beyond pathetic. Again correct me if I'm misunderstanding but it doesn't sound like that's all ppl are getting. Isn't EI being enhanced? This sounds like just a bonus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANiCURE1295 8,673 Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 Just now, Economy said: Yeah but is $600 all ppl are getting or is that just part of it tho? Cuz it also says unemployment is being enhanced $300 Direct payments for 600 dollars to every American. Those on unemployment will now be getting 300$ more a week Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Economy 52,914 Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 6 minutes ago, MANiCURE1295 said: Direct payments for 600 dollars to every American. Those on unemployment will now be getting 300$ more a week Ok then that doesn't sound that terrible if EI is being increased by that much The comments are all going on about the $600 like that is ALL people are getting I get the Government was slow and ppl are rightfully upset they didn't prioritize the people as much as they should have but it doesn't mean you should be misleading either Here in Canada there was programs and benefits that were enhanced but one time bonus payments were also not particularly large. Like seniors got a one time $300 bonus, parents a $200 bonus per child on 2 occasions (and one was actually from Province not Federal Government) and I believe people with disabilities also got a one time bonus that wasn't huge Other than that it was mainly enhancements Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B2theRich33 2,239 Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 I still never got my first stimulus check of $1200, even though I qualified and had my 2018 and 2019 taxes filed... so. I’m not holding my breathe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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