Democrats break COVID impasse with deal on jobless benefits

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Democrats break COVID impasse with deal on jobless benefits
By Jordain Carney - 03/05/21 08:06 PM EST

Senate Democrats have reached a deal on unemployment payments after an hours-long delay snagged the nearly $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill.

Democrats will offer a proposal to provide a $300 per week unemployment payment through Sept. 6, according to a Democratic aide.

The deal would also make the first $10,200 of benefits non-taxable for households with an income less than $150,000.


The deal comes as the Senate has been stuck in limbo for hours as Democrats tried to craft an agreement that could get 50 votes within the caucus.

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), who was at the center of the hours-long hold up, threw his support behind the new deal.

“We have reached a compromise that enables the economy to rebound quickly while also protecting those receiving unemployment benefits from being hit with unexpected tax bill next year," he said.

"Those making less than $150,000 and receiving unemployment will be eligible for a $10,200 tax break. Unemployment benefits will be extended through the end of August," he added.

https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/541902-democrats-strike-deal-on-jobless-benefits-ending-covid-relief-delay

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Reached a deal with whom?  Republicans can still stop this if they so choose.


In any compromise between good and evil, it is only evil that will profit.

-Ayn Rand-

[Wingnut]

Reached a deal with whom?  Republicans can still stop this if they so choose.


In any compromise between good and evil, it is only evil that will profit.

-Ayn Rand-

All they did was lower the monthly payment from 400 to 300 bucks. And they extended the end date from Aug to sept.   Why do you ask? because they were afraid the EU payments would run out in Aug when congress was in recess!. 

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Republicans are idiots if they allow this to come to a final vote.