2nd Round of Stimulus Checks Seems Unlikely After Senate Vote

2nd Round of Stimulus Checks Seems Unlikely After Senate Vote
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), left, at a press conference on Capitol Hill on, Dec. 19, 2019 and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) at a media availability on Capitol Hill in Washington on Nov. 7, 2018. Saul Loeb and Nicholas Kamm/AFP via Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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A second round of $1,200 stimulus payments to help offset economic losses in the CCP virus pandemic appeared to be a surefire proposal, garnering bipartisan support and support from the White House. However, after this week, that prospect appears less likely, according to lawmakers.

Democrats in the Senate blocked a slimmed-down GOP bill on Tuesday—one that would not provide stimulus checks—as talks between top Democrats and the White House remain at a standstill with neither side giving ground. Now, lawmakers in both parties said a deal is unlikely to be made until after the election in November, and others have pointed out that the economy has improved, meaning it’s not necessary to pass further stimulus.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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