Political Quotes

“I am just going to read from it, comparing the new, bipartisan relief agreement to the December 1 GOP proposal of Leader McConnell. How about direct payments? This bill has $600 per individual, $1,200 per married couple, $600 child dependent. Many of us didn't think that was enough, but it is in the bill. Do you know how much was in the Republican leader's proposal? Zero. Unemployment insurance. This bill that we are voting on has $300 per week of enhanced UI and other program extensions through March 14. What does the Republican leader's bill have? Zero enhanced UI. Program extensions end January 31. This bill has $13 billion in SNAP; the Republican leader's bill, zero. This bill has $25 billion in rental assistance; the Republican leader's bill, zero. This bill has $45 billion in transportation for airlines and mass transit and buses and airports and highways. What does the Republican leader's bill have? Zero. This bill has, very importantly, money for community development financial institutions and minority institutions, $12 billion. What does the Republican leader's bill have? Zero. SBA grants, $20 billion this year; Republican leader's bill, zero. Debt payments and enhancements for SBA. This bill, $5.5 billion; Republican bill, zero. SAMHSA funding for mental health and substance use disorder. This bill, $4.25 billion; Republican leader's bill, zero. NIH COVID research, $1.25 billion; Republican bill, zero. Broadband so homes can get broadband.…”