The bill, which, according to The Post, contains “aid to millions of struggling households through stimulus checks, enhanced federal unemployment benefits and money for small businesses, schools and child care, as well as for vaccine distribution . Remember, Republicans wanted none of this. In the end, Toomey’s broader language was dropped and the Fed will be allowed to restart the programs ending this year. Democrats want a robust government response to the coronavirus pandemic and recession, with an eye toward the people most at risk. No wonder Republicans feel compelled to run on bogus scare tactics (Democrats are socialists!).

Source: Washington Post December 21, 2020 21:45 UTC