The Second Stimulus Deal Was Announced Today

[OneEyedDiva]

By Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and is expected to pass. Here are the highlights:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/congressional-leaders-strike-long-awaited-225427909.html
Remember, let's not turn this into a political discussion although it's hard not to because each stimulus package is/was governed by politics. This post is for informational purposes.

 

[ProTruckDriver]

Thank you for the information since I don't watch the news anymore. I'll be looking for that check.

 

[Remy]

I got the last check, I guess I'll get this one too.

 

[Kathleen’s Place]

It IS hard keeping it non-political . This all sounds good. I just wonder how much other senseless minutia is in there.

 

[Irwin]

Good! The rich got bailed out. The rest of us should get a few bucks, too!

But $600 isn't nearly enough for those out of work through no fault of their own.

 

[Kathleen’s Place]

Good! The rich got bailed out. The rest of us should get a few bucks, too!

But $600 isn't nearly enough for those out of work through no fault of their own.

It isn’t. But hopefully they are on unemployment and that extra $300 a week should at least help a little. I hope.

 

[Remy]

Good! The rich got bailed out. The rest of us should get a few bucks, too!

But $600 isn't nearly enough for those out of work through no fault of their own.

I was thinking the same thing. Won't pay a months rent in most places. I heard 300 dollars a week stimulus for unemployed. That should help. I work part time and I'm grateful to be essential even if my job exposes me to the virus (medical field)

 

[DaveA]

I suppose for we retired folks it's not really making up for anything that we've "lost" but it's handy when it arrives.

 

[Buckeye]

Well, my car needs a new set of tires, and the $600 will pay for 2 of them....

 

[debodun]

What's $600 today? Chump change if you ask me.

 

[Becky1951]

I'm not complaining, something is better then nothing. I appreciate every dime.

 

[Aunt Marg]

What's $600 today? Chump change if you ask me.

ROFLMAO!

When the news blip came over the radio this morning, my husband referred to is as "popcorn and peanuts".

 

[fmdog44]

I did not need the first one and donated it if I get another that I don't need it is going to my niece. How many people are getting them that don't need them?

 

[Murrmurr]

I suppose for we retired folks it's not really making up for anything that we've "lost" but it's handy when it arrives.

I don't even see why retired people on soc.sec are included. If we weren't then it stands to reason families would get a lot more.

 

[Becky1951]

I don't even see why retired people on soc.sec are included. If we weren't then it stands to reason families would get a lot more.

True but then again there are people living on S.S.I. and that income is under 800.00 per month.

 

[Murrmurr]

True but then again there are people living on S.S.I. and that income is under 800.00 per month.

Yes, and some of them have families. But I meant retired people on straight SS, some of whom also have a retirement income. I would rather see them get a reduction on their Medicare premiums or increased Medicare benefits, if anything at all.

 

[debodun]

When is this great miracle supposed to happen?

 

[Pepper]

I don't even see why retired people on soc.sec are included. If we weren't then it stands to reason families would get a lot more.

Whose reasoning is that? Never assume the government will give you more unless you are already wealthy.

 

[Murrmurr]

Whose reasoning is that? Never assume the government will give you more unless you are already wealthy.

The reasoning is: set amount of dollars allocated for people divided by the number of people. Reduce the number of people and the sum given to each remaining person increases.

So, math.

 

[Pepper]

The reasoning is: set amount of dollars allocated for people divided by the number of people. Reduce the number of people and the sum given to each remaining person increases.

So, math.

Then you obviously don't understand our government. It's like when people used to complain "Oh why spend money on space, when we can use it here for poor people?" No they wouldn't, don't hold your breath. If they cut out certain people, they would lower the amount given, or maybe use it for a tax break for the ubers. Or, haven't you been paying attention for 65 years?

 

[Judycat]

Send me your $600 and I will send you a cloth licked by Lucky Cat. Your $600 will soon increase a hundred-fold. This is a promise.

 

[Murrmurr]

Then you obviously don't understand our government. It's like when people used to complain "Oh why spend money on space, when we can use it here for poor people?" No they wouldn't, don't hold your breath. If they cut out certain people, they would lower the amount given. Or, haven't you been paying attention for 65 years?

The total amount was preset, in the bill, before it was passed. They hadn't done an exact head-count yet, they had a ballpark figure and that's how they came up with the "estimate" of $1200. Had they chosen to allocate the money to fewer recipients, they would have no choice but to give the remaining recipients more...either that or go back and rewrite the bill.

 

[Pepper]

They would go back and rewrite the bill. Don't go by what *I* say, go by what you've seen in your life.

 

[Murrmurr]

They would go back and rewrite the bill. Don't go by what *I* say, go by what you've seen in your life.

Pepper, in so many words you're saying I'm stupid. I wrote that I don't see why retired people on soc.sec are included as stimulus check recipients and that if we weren't then it would have meant bigger checks for others. I guess I should have said "maybe" or "could have" or qualified it with "if congress was nice." In any case, hereafter I want you to know I'm not stupid.

 

[Pepper]

Pepper, in so many words you're saying I'm stupid.

I certainly did not mean that and you are not that!