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9. If passed, repubs will then have zero incentive to prevent collapse of state govts

Reply to demmiblue (Original post)

Tue Dec 1, 2020, 11:04 AM

Dec 2020

This bill will guarantee massive layoffs of state and local govt employees, massive reductions in services people need.

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Bipartisan group of senators prepares $908 billion stimulus plan, aiming to break partisan logjam [View all] demmiblue Dec 2020 OP

Why do Dems always cave for the rich and don't stand up for working class. lark Dec 2020 #1

We can hold out for the 'best' deal ever...but in the meantime...people are on the verge Demsrule86 Dec 2020 #23

This proposal does almost nothing to help Americans. stopbush Dec 2020 #27

Exactally! ForgoTheConsequence Dec 2020 #32

which underscores the evil of the Republican party KatyMan Dec 2020 #29

I don't disagree. But at some point a deal needs to be made...some money is better than no money. Demsrule86 Dec 2020 #35

This is the type of watered down crap we get Proud liberal 80 Dec 2020 #2

The Turtle's Fault! 3825-87867 Dec 2020 #3

I thought the 1200 dollar check would have at least made it jimfields33 Dec 2020 #4

I think it should. They need to pump money into the system and with new closures underpants Dec 2020 #6

Repugs are too stupid to get that. They think it's their money. rickyhall Dec 2020 #22

The what Mnuchin believes. Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Dec 2020 #25

It's better than nothing radical noodle Dec 2020 #5

How is this bi-partisan? Is Manchin the token democrat? rainin Dec 2020 #7

Maggie Hassan (D), Mark Warner (D), Angus King (I), and, I believe Chris Coons... pazzyanne Dec 2020 #19

Thanks! That makes me feel better. rainin Dec 2020 #24

Coons is doing this with Biden and Harris's blessing, dollars to doughnuts greenjar_01 Dec 2020 #30

not, "if congress doesn't act,' ----if republicans don't act. HUAJIAO Dec 2020 #8

If passed, repubs will then have zero incentive to prevent collapse of state govts Cicada Dec 2020 #9

Romney, Collins and Manchin, thin definition of bipartisan. nt Hotler Dec 2020 #10

See post #19 above. nt pazzyanne Dec 2020 #20

Figures... droidamus2 Dec 2020 #11

Joe's team can and will do better! bluestarone Dec 2020 #12

Bullshit- not a compromise but a Trojan horse to get the liability shield passed. Dems should reject Fiendish Thingy Dec 2020 #13

This is a Trojan Horse, gab13by13 Dec 2020 #14

You know, sort of like a band-aid on a still bleeding amputated leg. Roisin Ni Fiachra Dec 2020 #15

This is going nowhere in the House BlueIdaho Dec 2020 #16

no news, just fascist propaganda, next...nt yaesu Dec 2020 #17

This Looks Like A Partisan GOP Plan DallasNE Dec 2020 #18

See post #19 above. nt pazzyanne Dec 2020 #21

Agreed. stopbush Dec 2020 #26

Ten Senators earning $1,740,000 a year between them stopbush Dec 2020 #28

And people like me who are self-employed will get screwed again. progressoid Dec 2020 #36

Nice to know none of these guys care if you can't feed your kids. davsand Dec 2020 #31

Just say no to socialism for the wealthy pecosbob Dec 2020 #33

Break the logjam?? EndlessWire Dec 2020 #34