Stimulus checks may not be considered until 2021 – despite Trump saying he wants deal immediately after election
SENATE Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Americans can expect a new coronavirus stimulus bill at the beginning of 2021 and not immediately following the election like President Donald Trump said.
On Friday, McConnell insisted a new relief bill we be needed “at the beginning of the year” and claimed it will be “more modest” than 's $3trillion proposal.
“I think that’ll be something we’ll need to do right at the beginning of the year.”
McConnell’s statement contradicts that of view on when to expect the next - vowing on Friday to deliver a
According to McConnell, Congress needs to make a “careful, calculated decision about what more to do to deal with this coronavirus.
“We don’t want to have to wait that long, because people have needs,” the House Speaker added.
McConnell's decision to not pass a bill in the lame-duck session is something he as majority leader can control in his chamber until January – even if Republicans lose majority control in next week’s election.
On Thursday, blasted Pelosi saying the speaker is refusing to compromise to get much-needed aid to Americans.
‘Your ALL OR NONE approach is hurting hard-working Americans who need help NOW,” .