GOP senator blocks bill for $1,200 stimulus checks for second time
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GOP Sen. Ron Johnson (Wis.) blocked a proposal to provide another round of stimulus checks for the second time on Friday - this time when it was offered by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.).
Sanders, speaking from the Senate floor late Friday afternoon, tried to pass his bill that would provide a second $1,200 stimulus check for Americans making up to $75,000, the same language passed during a March CARES Act.
"This is not a radical idea. This is an idea that is supported by President Donald Trump. It is an idea that is supported by President-elect Joe Biden," Sanders said. "The American people cannot wait any longer; they need economic relief right now. ...vThey need help and they need it now."
Sanders is the second senator to try to pass a bill Friday to provide a second round of $1,200 checks. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) also tried earlier Friday and was similarly blocked by Johnson, who argued that additional coronavirus relief needs to be targeted and voiced concerns about the country's debt.
"I'm not heartless. I want to help people. ... I voted for the $2.2 trillion CARES Act but I am also concerned about our children's future. ... We do not have an unlimited checking account," Johnson, who is up for reelection in 2022, said after he blocked Sanders's request.
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Do you see what the Republicans are doing to the Low and middle-class workers? We, Will, Give You HALF!!!
Brothers and Sisters, that is the reason why The American's need to fill those two seats with a Democratic WIN in The Senate. Moscow Mitch got to go.