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- March 23, 2020
- 1:43 am
Democrats Block Senate Stimulus Bill
Mar.22 — Democrats have blocked the Senate stimulus bill after negotiations have faltered.
Why did Democrats argue that the stimulus bill was inadequate?
On Sunday, September 27th, Senate Democrats blocked a $1.1 trillion stimulus bill proposed by Republicans, after negotiations between the two parties faltered. This decision has left many Americans worried about the future of the US economy in the midst of a global pandemic and recession.
The stimulus bill, which was dubbed as the “skinny” relief package, aimed to provide additional unemployment benefits, small business aid, and funding for schools and hospitals. However, Democrats argued that the bill was inadequate, and did not provide enough support for the millions of Americans who have been struggling since the start of the pandemic. Democrats were pushing for a more comprehensive relief package that would include funding for state and local governments, as well as rental assistance and food aid.
Negotiations between Republicans and Democrats had been ongoing for months, with both sides expressing a desire to pass a stimulus bill before the end of September. However, the two parties were unable to come to a compromise, and the bill was ultimately blocked by Senate Democrats.
This decision has left many Americans frustrated and anxious about the future. With unemployment rates still high and small businesses struggling to stay afloat, many are in desperate need of additional support. The lack of a comprehensive stimulus package has also created uncertainty for state and local governments, who are struggling to provide essential services in the midst of a budget crisis.
The decision to block the stimulus bill has also sparked debate among politicians and economists about the best way to support the economy during this difficult time. While some argue that a smaller, targeted relief package is necessary to avoid adding to the national debt, others believe that a more comprehensive package is needed to prevent a prolonged recession.
Moving forward, it remains to be seen what will happen with the stimulus bill. Negotiations between Republicans and Democrats are likely to continue, but it is unclear whether a compromise can be reached. In the meantime, many Americans are left struggling to make ends meet, and are anxiously waiting for relief from the government.
