Treasury secretary said the president is “pleased.” The White House and Senate leaders reached a deal in the wee hours of Wednesday morning on a massive stimulus package…
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Director Kudlow Calls for Phase 3 of Stimulus
The legislation is urgently needed to bolster the economy. During Tuesday’s White House Coronavirus briefing, Director of the United States National Economic Council Larry Kudlow said that negotiations…
Read MoreSenate Continues Work on Emergency Aid Package
Officials believe they will reach a deal before the end of day Tuesday. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Senate leaders believe that they will reach a deal today…
Read MoreMonday Briefing from President and Attorney General
President says “Country not built to be shut down.” President Trump began the Monday coronavirus task force briefing acknowledging social distancing among the press corps. “We will get…
Read MoreSenate Fails To Reach Stimulus Deal
Important votes are sidelined by virus. Hopes of a quick stimulus deal unraveled on Sunday as four major congressional leaders and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin failed to break…
Read MoreTreasury Secretary Extends Tax Deadline
Payments will not be due until July 15. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced on Friday that U.S. Taxpayers would be offered a three-month extension to file their taxes…
Read More$1 Trillion Stimulus Bill Expanding Exponentially
Proposed stimulus spending doubles overnight. Senate negotiators have been having around-the-clock negotiations on a massive coronavirus stimulus package. The administration has asked for $1 trillion in its initial…
Read MoreSenate Sets Up Sunday Vote on Stimulus
Negotiators are meeting behind closed doors. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has set up the first vote related to a mammoth stimulus package over the coronavirus for Sunday.…
Read MoreSenate Leader Unveils $1 Trillion Stimulus Package
Increases made to the amount that would come to American families. On Thursday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky unveiled the $1 trillion White House – Senate…
Read MoreGovernment Proposing Direct Stimulus to Americans
Payments would arrive April 6 and May 8 The Trump Administration Treasury Department has proposed sending Americans two rounds of checks totaling $500 billion in an attempt to…
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