.....And the House weighs in

[KCfromNC]

But it's not just pork. Some of the leaders of the obstructionists have openly admitted that this is their chance to fundamentally change America.

Kinda like the 2016 election. So?

 

[KCfromNC]

I would agree to that...

I just don't think this virus should be a way to put businesses out of business if they don't follow our future dictatorial plans for a new fascist society..

Too bad discussions about the bill couldn't use more hyperbole.

 

[KCfromNC]

All the people that are laid off get unemployment. That's what unemployment is for. Why does the government HAVE to keep a non-essential thing like this going during these times? People can't go do to crowding restrictions. What's the point?

Why is government stuff more important and vital than anything else? Just cause it's government run? Non essential stuff doesn't need to be fully funded right now. The money should go to essential services and get the economy going so that people CAN get out and start going to the theater, the museum's, concerts and such.

The fact that there are continued attempts to nitpick about 10 million of a 2 trillion bill really shows how little of substance there is to actually complain about.

 

[grasping the after wind]

And you think that somehow all those things are going to have beneficial effect on combating the disruption to society that the corona virus is causing?....that they can't be put off for their own bill at a later time?....

Of course not they would never pass if taken on their merits alone. You need a crisis situation to sneak this kind of thing in without being noticed.

 

[civilwarbuff]

The fact that there are continued attempts to nitpick about 10 million of a 2 trillion bill really shows how little of substance there is to actually complain about.

I think a senator said something similar to that....'a few billion here, a few billion there, pretty soon you are talking real money'......

 

[KCfromNC]

I think a senator said something similar to that....'a few billion here, a few billion there, pretty soon you are talking real money'......

I don't see much of the nitpicking addressing the billions going to corporate bailouts, so I'm not sure of the relevance.

 

[iluvatar5150]

I don't see much of the nitpicking addressing the billions going to corporate bailouts, so I'm not sure of the relevance.

Guys, idk what we were so concerned with. Trump said he'd provide the oversight:
'I'll be the oversight': Trump volunteers to be a check on himself

 

[civilwarbuff]

I don't see much of the nitpicking addressing the billions going to corporate bailouts, so I'm not sure of the relevance.

It is not a bailout, it is relief aid.....What good does it do for people to get through this only to find the company they worked for is now gone?

 

[iluvatar5150]

It is not a bailout, it is relief aid.....What good does it do for people to get through this only to find the company they worked for is now gone?

In the contexts of these discussions, the only place where the difference between "bailout" and "relief aid" seems to matter is inside of your imagination. Nobody is making any arguments where that distinction matters.

 

[iluvatar5150]

Trump Administration got a provision into the latest version of the Republican coronavirus relief bill to spend $1.75 billion on a new FBI HQ across the street from his hotel in DC. Mitch McConnell claims to have not known it went in.
As Republicans Embrace Cut in Jobless Aid, Divisions Weaken Their Leverage

Complicating the picture, Republicans and the White House continued to bicker over the contents of the package even after it was announced, with Senator Mitch McConnell, Republican of Kentucky and the majority leader, appearing surprised that it included funding for a new F.B.I. building that has long been an obsession of Mr. Trump’s.

“I don’t think there is funding, is there?” Mr. McConnell said to reporters who asked about the money, which is designated as a coronavirus-related emergency in the draft bill. Assured that it was, he said the administration would “have to answer the question on why they insisted on that provision.”

Mr. Meadows and Mr. Mnuchin sought to leave an indelible mark on the package on behalf of Mr. Trump, spending a weekend on Capitol Hill meeting with Senate staff — an unusual step for senior cabinet officials — to hammer out the technical details of the unemployment proposal.

While the two men ultimately agreed to drop demands for a payroll tax cut — a presidential priority dismissed by members of both parties — they succeeded in securing $1.75 billion for the design and construction of a new building for the F.B.I. Headquarters across from Mr. Trump’s luxury hotel in downtown Washington, in which he has repeatedly shown a personal interest.

I await the cries of "waste!" and "inappropriate!" from the crowd who argued so vociferously against funding the Kennedy Center.

 

[CRAZY_CAT_WOMAN]

Americans in CA. Are all ready back to work. But sadly government workers cant go back to work. Because they deal with disable, elderly , week immune children ,teens and adults.

 

[cow451]

Not claimiing that at all but with the eyes of the country on what is happening in DC you would think that both parties would be working toward helping out the people and business affected rather than trying to score political points with their constituencies.

Please forward your advice to the President. It would be surprising if he shares your desire for the two parties to work together.

 

[iluvatar5150]

And now the WH wants the covid relief bill to include funding for a West Wing remodel:
Administration wants $377M for West Wing remodel in virus relief bill

 

[Hank77]

And now the WH wants the covid relief bill to include funding for a West Wing remodel:
Administration wants $377M for West Wing remodel in virus relief bill

I'm against anything being in this bill that is not directly related to coVid-19 relief.

 

[Fantine]

Need I remind you that the Senate bill.has deductions for three martini lunches--and no food help for the hungry?

And $2 billion to knock down the FBI HQ and build a new one NEXT DOOR to Trump's hotel--for all.the travelers who go there on business? Other more reasonable locations were tecommended--but none would fill his hotel rooms and put money in his pocket.

The sleaziness of his blatant profiteering during a national crisis nauseated me.

 

[Nithavela]

And now the WH wants the covid relief bill to include funding for a West Wing remodel:
Administration wants $377M for West Wing remodel in virus relief bill

Will there be a gold toilet?

 

[Nithavela]

Need I remind you that the Senate bill.has deductions for three martini lunches--and no food help for the hungry?

And $2 billion to knock down the FBI HQ and build a new one NEXT DOOR to Trump's hotel--for all.the travelers who go there on business? Other more reasonable locations were tecommended--but none would fill his hotel rooms and put money in his pocket.

The sleaziness of his blatant profiteering during a national crisis nauseated me.

If this nauseates you, you must spent a lot of time puking.

 

[cow451]

Will there be a gold toilet?

Probably. Maybe even other fixtures like gold tub/shower, sauna and vanity. Only the best.

 

[TLK Valentine]

The sleaziness of his blatant profiteering during a national crisis nauseated me.

It should nauseate you even when there isn't a national crisis.

 

[KCfromNC]

And now the WH wants the covid relief bill to include funding for a West Wing remodel:
Administration wants $377M for West Wing remodel in virus relief bill

Gold fixtures for everyone!