Tag: Economic policy
Trade, technology and security at risk in US-China feud
BEIJING (AP) - They have the largest economies in the world. They spend more than anyone else on their militaries. From high-tech chips to...
Mnuchin: Virus aid package soon, $1,200 checks by August
WASHINGTON (AP) - Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Saturday that Republicans were set to roll out the next COVID-19 aid package Monday and...
Mnuchin: Virus aid package soon, $1,200 checks by August
WASHINGTON (AP) - Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Saturday that Republicans were set to roll out the next COVID-19 aid package Monday and...
Despite COVID crisis, Congress seeks to do its day job
WASHINGTON (AP) - Even as lawmakers stumble in their quest to pass another coronavirus response measure, both the House and Senate sought to return...
White House drops payroll tax cut as GOP unveils virus aid
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House has dropped a bid to cut Social Security payroll taxes as Republicans unveil a $1 trillion COVID-19 rescue...
Flashpoints emerge as lawmakers negotiate new virus aid
WASHINGTON (AP) - Bipartisan Capitol Hill talks have only just begun on a sweeping renewal of coronavirus legislation, but areas of likely agreement -...
McConnell set to unveil new virus aid, despite GOP revolt
WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is set to unveil a $1 trillion COVID-19 rescue package on Thursday, pushing past a Republican...
Democrats warn GOP divisions are delaying virus aid
WASHINGTON (AP) - Despite deep Republican divisions, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell pushed ahead Wednesday toward a COVID-19 aid package with the White...
White House, GOP resist state, housing aid in virus package
WASHINGTON (AP) - Despite disarray in the Republican ranks, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was pushing Wednesday to unveil a draft COVID-19 aid...
GOP splits as virus aid package could swell past $1 trillion
WASHINGTON (AP) - The price tag for the next COVID-19 aid package could quickly swell above $1 trillion as White House officials negotiate with...