House Democrats passed a largely meaningless bill back in May, one that was never going to make it through the Senate, and had zero Republican support. Republican passed a bill in the Senate, and have made a few concessions, namely increasing the unemployment compensation to $400, from I believe $200. It seems democrats are not getting enough money in the bill, and are resolved to not do any deal unless they do.
The issue is, Republicans don't have enough support for the size and scope of the bill they passed so need the Democrat votes, and Democrats want more money, which will lose more Republican votes. It seems rather bold for Pelosi to hold out here, and claim it's the Republicans holding up action. It's really about the amount of money in the bill, rather than where it goes, as both sides seem to be on the same page, generally, as far as who should get the money.
I don't really get the politics from the Democrats on this. How do they win by holding out for more money, while the people they trying to help get nothing?
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Coronavirus talks between Democratic leaders and the Trump administration ground to a halt Friday after the sides failed to bridge a gulf in how much they want to spend to combat a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic.
She said Democrats aim to put $75 billion into Covid-19 testing and treatment, while the GOP bill includes $15 billion.
Pelosi wrote that the GOP has offered $150 billion for states and municipalities, far below the $915 billion Democrats proposed.
The speaker said the sides are “a couple hundred billion dollars apart” on money to help schools reopen. Republicans included $105 billion for schools in their legislation.
Pelosi called for more money for food, water and utility assistance than the GOP has proposed.
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/08/07/coro...ive-order.html
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