Republicans say Dems blocking coronavirus relief over ‘ideological wish list’

tharock220 · Mar 23, 2020

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/re...coronavirus-relief-over-ideological-wish-list

Republicans are accusing Democrats of using the coronavirus pandemic as an opportunity to push unrelated political agendas, as the two sides failed to reach an agreement Sunday night to advance legislation that would provide relief to American businesses and families struggling as a result of the outbreak.

On the Senate floor shortly after noon on Monday, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell lit into Democrats, specifically alleging they were trying to extract concessions from airlines over their "carbon footprint," with the economy hanging in the balance.

“They ought to be embarrassed,” he said. “This is no time for this nonsense.”

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer countered that they were dealt an exclusively Republican-authored bill.

“We Democrats are trying to get things done, not making partisan speech after partisan speech,” he said.

Democrats overnight blocked the massive economic rescue package, teeing up new negotiations Monday morning. But issues having nothing to do with coronavirus have become impediments to the relief package, according to a senior Republican aide.

“As Leader Schumer continues to hold up the desperately-needed relief package, the last-minute list of demands from Pelosi’s and Schumer’s ideological wish list are coming into focus,” the aide said.

These include new collective bargaining powers for unions, higher fuel emissions standards for airlines, and expanded wind and solar tax credits.

Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., confirmed this on Twitter Monday morning after the same information was tweeted by TownHall.com political editor and Fox News contributor Guy Benson.

"This report is correct. Pelosi & Schumer are willing to risk your life, your job, your retirement savings for a radical, left-wing wish list that has nothing to do with this virus," Cotton said. "Disgraceful."
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I realize Democrats are saying Republicans aren't being specific enough about what the money must be used for. That's a fair point, but adding this stuff doesn't alleviate any of their concerns.

Texas Republican · Mar 23, 2020

Never let a good crisis go to waste. A major crisis will allow you to push through socialist legislation that you could never get the people to accept in normal times.

Doofenshmirtz · Mar 23, 2020

tharock220 said: ↑

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/re...coronavirus-relief-over-ideological-wish-list

https://twitter.com/guypbenson/status/1242093340704804867

I realize Democrats are saying Republicans aren't being specific enough about what the money must be used for. That's a fair point, but adding this stuff doesn't alleviate any of their concerns.
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Wow! "new collective bargaining powers for unions" thats exactly what we need!

tharock220 · Mar 23, 2020

Texas Republican said: ↑

Never let a good crisis go to waste. A major crisis will allow you to push through socialist legislation that you could never get the people to accept in normal times.
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Obama tried to do the same thing in 2009 with the crash. Luckily, Republicans stopped him.

61falcon · Mar 23, 2020

The D's are tryong to improve gthe workers lot in life while the R's are trying to give huge hand outs with no repayment to corporate America!!
Under Obama the banks and the auto industry REPAID their loans.

tharock220 · Mar 24, 2020

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ho...ncludes-35-mil-for-jfk-performing-arts-center

House Democrats are being criticized on Monday for allotting expenses in their proposal of an emergency stimulus bill that has nothing to do with the coronavirus outbreak, including $35 million meant for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C.

Following the Senate Democrats derailing the pursuit of a bipartisan-drafted stimulus bill, the House led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., offered their own version of a bill meant to save the economy as the pandemic has pummelled the stock market. However, buried inside the over 1,100-page emergency proposal is money meant to upkeep a popular destination at the country's capital.

"For an additional amount for 'Operations and Maintenance,' $35,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2021, for operations and maintenance requirements related to the consequenees of coronavirus: Provided, That notwithstanding the provisions of 20 U.S.C. 76th et seq., funds provided in this Act shall be made available to cover operating expenses required to ensure the continuity of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and its affiliates, including for employee compensation and benefits, grants, contracts, payments for rent or utilities, fees for artists or performers, information technology and other administrative expenses," the bill reads.
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Somebody wanna take a shot at justifying this?

Kal'Stang · Mar 24, 2020

tharock220 said: ↑

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ho...ncludes-35-mil-for-jfk-performing-arts-center

Somebody wanna take a shot at justifying this?
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