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jimfields33

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8. Some families would get 10 grand a month

Reply to musicman65 (Original post)

Sat May 9, 2020, 05:55 PM

May 2020

No way is this passing. Even some house democratic member will vote no. The reason for the 10 grand is 2,000 for mom and dad and 2,000 per kid up to three kids. So a couple gets 4 grand. A family of 3 gets 6 grand. A family of four gets 8 grand and a family of 5 or more gets 10 grand.

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Did I read this right ?? [View all] musicman65 May 2020 OP

The Repubs have already pushed it off until June before they will even discuss it again. Jamastiene May 2020 #1

It is important that the House propose a solid progressive recovery program.. Voltaire2 May 2020 #2

Besides, it would show voters what Dems want to do it they are given the power to enact tblue37 May 2020 #4

Yes that is what Speaker Pelosi endorsed. The Yang GBI approach SoonerPride May 2020 #3

We made the same point. GMTA! nt tblue37 May 2020 #5

Jinx! I owe you a coke!! SoonerPride May 2020 #7

With a very long straw! nt tblue37 May 2020 #9

I'm not counting on it. Was surprised they even went for the $1200, and enhanced Hoyt May 2020 #6

I am betting they will extend the unemployment after July 31st forthemiddle May 2020 #15

Some families would get 10 grand a month jimfields33 May 2020 #8

That's what I think is a problem FoxNewsSucks May 2020 #10

I like your idea a lot. jimfields33 May 2020 #13

Or they could do $2000 per household, plus a *modest* increase for each extra person. tblue37 May 2020 #12

I like your idea too. Two great ideas!!!! jimfields33 May 2020 #14

No way this will happen, but it's a good starting pnwest May 2020 #11