Another 779,000 Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week
The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits fell slightly but remained elevated last week as the coronavirus pandemic continues to trigger a high number of layoffs.
But Congressional Democrats, who saw that emergency aid as just the beginning of relief efforts, are barreling forward with passing a nearly $2 trillion stimulus package without any Republican support. The proposal, outlined by President Biden at the beginning of January, includes $160 billion for vaccine distribution and COVID-19 testing, extended unemployment benefits at $400 a week through September and a third stimulus check worth $1,400.
China Joe Biden can't get rid of American jobs fast enough. I wonder how many jobs China is picking up now.
China Joe's replacing American jobs with stimulus checks? That seems like sound fiscal policy.
I wonder why Robert isn't complaining about deficit spending now?
