Last I heard -Nancy and Chuck endorsed this but Mitch was not yet on board. Its well short of the 2.2 Trillion that Nancy wanted (That was full of Pork that had nothing to do with Covid). But almost double the 550b that Mitch proposed (That ALSO had Pork - nothing to do with covid).
This seems to have bipartisan support. Seems like only those the simply refuse to compromise at all would be against it.
Cant find the actual bill but seems to have the following.
1- Another round of $1200 stimulus checks (Not really a fan. But ok with it).
2- $300 a week in unemployment (I think its too low, but support it as better then nothing)
3- 160b for states and cities hit hardest by Covid (I think its needed, I know many Republicans dont. But this is the example of compromise. I think the unemployment is too low and $1200 checks could be better spent for those that need it very almost everyone).
4- Protection for business from lawsuits for Covid claims. would like more details on this. ALL for it assuming no willful neglect. I.E- If someone catches Covid because they ate out - Not the fault of the restaurant. If the Bar Owner told someone who was showing signs of covid but was told “Show up or you are fired” or “No masks allowed sign” on the door - then that’s different.
Hopefully this can pass and start the age of compromise again.
Couldnt you ask why the Republicans waited until now?
The only bill the Republicans wanted was a 550b one.
This was a new one written by non leadership on either side.
I’ll need to read it, but I believe willful neglect shifts the burden too far on to the employee. If an owner doesn’t make accomodations to protect their employees, they should liable even if it’s just neglect.
A hospital that has staff cutting garbage bags for PPE, or a restaurant that lets patrons crowd in without attempting to space them should be terrified of liability.
A retail worker might be forced to leave a safe, distanced position and hover around crowds just because the boss “likes to see them busy”. If that exchange is caught on CCTV, the employee should have at least have the chance to sue. Especially if there are more people in the store than recommended by local health departments.
Another stimulus check. Pay off the suburban and start on new siding, or new siding and finish paying off the suburban in 7 months as scheduled? Decisions decisions.
