House speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) Was quick to let President Trump know that if he really wants a coronavirus control bill that includes $ 2,000 direct payments to Americans, she is willing to help make it happen.
On Tuesday night, Trump overturned the $ 900 billion economic aid package passed by Congress Monday night, calling the measure a “disgrace.” Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin pushed for $ 600 stimulus checks, an amount that Trump said was “ridiculously low.” The president did not participate in the negotiations and suggested that he not sign the bill until it was amended with checks worth $ 2,000.
Pelosi tweeted In response, Republicans “repeatedly refused to say what amount the president wanted for direct checks. Finally, the president has agreed to $ 2,000 – Democrats are ready to speak unanimously this week. Let’s do it.” ! “
Senate leader Chuck Schumer (DN.Y.) also agreed, saying, “We’ve been trying to secure $ 2,000 checks for months, but the Republicans blocked it. Trump needs to sign the bill to help people and keep the government open, and we’re happy we can give more help that Americans need. ” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (DN.Y.) said she has already written the legislation and is “ready to go”.
The House will meet Thursday for a pro forma session in which Pelosi could bring forward the $ 2,000 stimulus vouchers. However, for this to work, all House Republicans would have to be on board and Senate Republicans would also have to unanimously approve the measure, The Washington Post reports.
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