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Kamala Harris insists on third $ 2,000 stimulus check

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris promotes new aid check. Photo: Etienne Laurent / EFE When she was a senator, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris had been among the first to point out that it was necessary an aid of $ 2, 000 dollars direct to families to face the crisis due to the coronavirus pandemic . Now, the Democrat insists that a third stimulus check for that amount should be approved as soon as possible. In a message on Twitter, the Democrat regretted that food banks are in greater demand, because families have no other options to get food. He also referred to essential workers, who “continue to risk their own health and that of their families.” "Small business owners, from restaurants to barbershops, are being affected" , he says. “We need a $ 2 stimulus check, ...
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Why January 20 is Key to Third Stimulus Check

The Democratic leader in the Senate, Charles Schumer. Photo: Alex Wong / Getty Images Although the Democrats will push a new stimulus check there are still questions about when they would do it, but the 20 January is a key date . The reason is that in addition If it is the inauguration of the administration of President-elect Joe Biden , that day too the Democrats will officially be the majority in the Senate, a Once Vice President-elect Kamala Harris assumes her position, who is also the President of the Chamber. There is a slim chance that senators will try to meet before 19 January, but despite from the pressure of the Democratic leader Charles Schumer (New York), the current majority leader, Mitch McConnell (Kentucky) refuses to convene earlier, despite the approval o...
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Democratic leader pushes for Senate to pass third stimulus check ASAP

The Democratic leader in the Senate, Charles Schumer. Photo: Win McNamee / Getty Images Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (New York), sent a letter to his peers on the bench to support the approval of the third stimulus check as soon as possible. “The emergency relief work against COVID is far from complete ", wrote. “Democrats wanted to do a lot more on the latest bill and promised to do more, if given the opportunity, to increase direct payments to a total of $ 2, 000. We will ”. As of 20 January, Democrats will control the Senate as it is the inauguration date of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris . It should be remembered that the positions are 50 - 50, but Vice President-elect Harris will also be the Speaker of the Senate. Schum...
New stimulus check will be at least $ 1,400
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New stimulus check will be at least $ 1,400

The Democratic leader in the Senate, Charles Schumer. Photo: Alex Wong / Getty Images There are doubts about the amount of the new stimulus check. Despite the fact that the Democratic leader in the Senate, Charles Schumer (New York), said that the first action of the majority of his caucus will be to approve the aid of $ 2 ,000 Dollars, there is no clarity on the actual amount of the project. The reason is that IRS is currently still distributing the $ 600 dollars and the Democratic campaign was focused on increasing that amount to $ 2, 000. Even experts in finance and economic policy remember that Democrats and several Republicans approved the CASH Act in the Chamber, which allows the increase of the $ 600 dollars at $ 2, 000. Therefore it is expected that ...
How Democrats Would Make the $ 2,000 Aid Check Possible
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How Democrats Would Make the $ 2,000 Aid Check Possible

Charles Schumer, Democratic leader in the Senate. Photo: MICHAEL REYNOLDS / EFE Democrats are getting ready to push their agenda in the Senate, after winning a majority with two wins in Georgia. The leader of the bench, Charles Schumer (New York), said that one of the first actions will be vote the check of $ 2 stimulus, 000 dollars . Are there conditions for Democrats to achieve their plan? The answer is yes. Biden supports plan President-elect Joe Biden has said it supports more direct aid to families. He began by pointing out that the shipment of $ 600 dollars was "a first payment" to Americans, but then not He specified how much the amount would be, although later he spoke of $ 2, 000 dollars. At a rally in Georgia, the Democrat said that only ...
Charles Schumer calls for the 25th Amendment to be applied to impeach Trump
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Charles Schumer calls for the 25th Amendment to be applied to impeach Trump

The Democratic leader in the Senate, Charles Schumer. Photo: Cheriss May / Getty Images The Democratic leader in the Senate, Charles Schumer (New York), requested this Thursday to apply the Amendment 25 to the President Donald Trump , to be immediately dismissed, after his role in urging the violence against his sympathizers who invaded the Capitol. “What happened yesterday in the United States Capitol was an insurrection against the United States, incited for the president… This president should not hold office for another day ”, said Schumer in a statement. The Democratic leader asked the Vice President Mike Pence invoke the Amendment 25, which would allow take power away from President Trump . “L The quickest and most efficient way that is feasible to...
Congress bolsters Biden's arrival as movement grows to impeach Trump
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Congress bolsters Biden's arrival as movement grows to impeach Trump

El Diario NY News Democratic leader Charles Schumer calls for the application of the Amendment 25 to the Republican president The Democratic leader in the Senate, Charles Schumer. Photo: Cheriss May / Getty Images The United States Congress managed to certify the presidential election, which ensures the inauguration of the presidency of Joe Biden he 20 January. Although 127 Republican congressmen opposed recognizing the Electoral College vote - which endorsed 550 for the Democrat and 232 for the president Donald Trump -, his movement was insufficient and was relegated after the violent invasion of the Capitol by followers of the president . Along with the sessions of the House of Representatives and the Senate, a movement began to develop to apply t...
Democrats win majority in Senate
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Democrats win majority in Senate

Democratic leader Charles Schumer. Photo: JIM LO SCALZO / EFE With the victory in the race for the Senate of Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff in Georgia , the Democrats secured the majority in that chamber and, therefore, control of Congress. Ossoff prevailed over the Republican David Perdue for a minimal difference, by getting the 50. 3% of the votes against 49. 7 %. A similar result was the contest between Warnock, who won the 49. 7% against 49. 3% Republican Kelly Loeffler. The results leave the Republican Party with 50 positions, the same as for the Democratic Party, but the vice president-elect Kamala Harris will be the vote that inclines the scale. At a press conference, the Democratic leader Charles Schumer (New York), advanced the good news for his par...
Charles Schumer confirms $ 2,000 stimulus check for self-proclaimed Senate leader
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Charles Schumer confirms $ 2,000 stimulus check for self-proclaimed Senate leader

Charles Schumer says the Democrats won a majority in the Senate. Photo: Alex Wong / Getty Images The Democratic Leader Charles Schumer (New York) proclaimed himself leader of the Senate and promised that his first action will be voting for a stimulus check of $ 2, 000 dollars to US “The Senate Democratic majority is committed to making bold change and helping the Americans who need them… help is on the way ", he indicated. The senator surprised this morning with a statement and a press conference, although only the triumph of has been confirmed Raphael Warnock in Georgia, but Jon Ossoff leads the count. Asked about his advance to celebrate the Democratic majority, Schumer said he had pending votes in the tiebreaker process, but that the majority would go to...
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Charles Schumer confirms $ 2,000 stimulus check for self-proclaimed Senate leader

Charles Schumer says Democrats won a majority in the Senate. Photo: Alex Wong / Getty Images The Democratic Leader Charles Schumer (New York) proclaimed himself leader of the Senate and promised that his first action will be the vote for a stimulus check of $ 2, 000 dollars to US “The Senate Democratic majority is committed to making bold change and helping the Americans who need them… help is on the way ", he indicated. The senator surprised this morning with a statement and a press conference, although only the triumph of Raphael Warnock in Georgia, but Jon Ossoff leads the count. Asked about his advance to celebrate the Democratic majority, Schumer said he had pending votes in the tiebreaker process, but that the majority would go to Ossoff. “For the...
Charles Schumer Proclaims Senate Leader and Confirms $ 2,000 Stimulus Check
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Charles Schumer Proclaims Senate Leader and Confirms $ 2,000 Stimulus Check

Charles Schumer proclaims himself leader of the Senate. Photo: Stefani Reynolds / Getty Images The Democratic leader in the Senate, Charles Schumer (New York) proclaimed itself the leader of that chamber before the triumph of Raphael Warnock and the possible victory of Jon Ossoff in Georgia. He added that his first action will be to allow the vote to increase financial aid to $ 2, 000 Direct dollars to the United States. In a press conference he was questioned about his advance to proclaim the Democratic majority, Schumer replied that there are pending votes, but that most would go to Ossoff. In a previous statement, Schumer welcomed the advance of the Democrats in Georgia. “It feels like a new day. For the first time in six years, Democrats will have a ...