$1200 Checks Would Be Mailed to Adults Who Earned Under $75,000, Part of $1 Trillion Stimulus
The GOP-controlled Senate is doing what it can to help the American people. On Thursday, a big announcement was made that will immediately help those affected by coronavirus.
Here’s the scoop, via Washington Examiner:
Senate Republicans on Thursday announced a $1 trillion stimulus plan to combat the economic damage caused by the effort to control the coronavirus.
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Individuals who earn less than $75,000 would be eligible for a $1,200 check, while couples under the $150,000 threshold would receive $2,400. Families would also receive an additional $500 for each child. Those earning more would receive a reduced stipend.
The amount is higher than the $1,000 initially proposed by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and may be an effort to win the necessary support from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, a New York Democrat, who said $1,000 wasn’t enough.
Senate GOP direct cash plan:
—$1,200 check per person
—Phases out starting $75K income
—Lowered $5 for each extra $100
—Add $500 per child
—No $ for incomes $99,000+
—Based on 2018 tax return— Sahil Kapur (@sahilkapur) March 19, 2020
Here’s some COVID-19 randomness, via Twitter…
🔴 [BREAKING] President Alberto Fernández has announced that starting at midnight tonight, Argentina goes into full nationwide lockdown until March 31st to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus. 'No one will be allowed to leave their home,' he says. pic.twitter.com/4sqhVe5H28
— Adrian Bono (@AdrianBono) March 20, 2020
Just had our first meeting with our democratic colleagues on our plan to save small businesses & keep people employed through this crisis. I believe everyone recognizes the urgency of & that we will get this done quickly.
People are being laid off by the minute. pic.twitter.com/VLfCJh0ePI
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) March 20, 2020
Me put in public trying not to breathe same air as someone else who might have corona virus pic.twitter.com/CES0eKPWgs
— Lydia✨ (@LydLoShow) March 20, 2020
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— BuzzFeed (@BuzzFeed) March 20, 2020
Walmart spokesperson: will launch its first drive-up coronavirus sites in about 48 hours #coronavirus
— Brian Sozzi (@BrianSozzi) March 20, 2020
https://twitter.com/RealMattCouch/status/1240794406497722370
JUST IN: Small businesses will be able to apply to their banks for a six-month deferral of payments, as part of a banking industry assistance package in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. #COVID19au pic.twitter.com/kqh7RWtElx
— 10 News First (@10NewsFirst) March 20, 2020
BREAKING: Australia has recorded a seventh death from coronavirus. https://t.co/bEJjblZyqR
— PerthNow (@perthnow) March 20, 2020
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— The Marshall Project (@MarshallProj) March 20, 2020
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— Seung Min Kim (@seungminkim) March 20, 2020
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— Stacy Molina (@StacyMo26035861) March 20, 2020
BREAKING: Haiti reports first 2 cases of coronavirus https://t.co/eUoE2b20hL
— BNN|Medriva Newsroom (@medriva) March 20, 2020
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— Kevz Politics (@KevzPolitics) March 20, 2020
