Pressley calls $ 600 stimulus checks an ‘insult’ to struggling Americans

representative Ayanna pressleyAyanna PressleyPressley Calls 0 Stimulus Check an ‘Insult’ to Struggling Americans The Global Gag Rule Is Just the Tip of the Iceberg: Why Repeal of the Helms Amendment Matters Progressives Celebrate Historic Pick de Haaland by Biden for Home Secretary READ MORE (D-Mass.) Called the second round of proposed $ 600 stimulus checks to Americans an “insult,” as Congress deliberated for months on an additional COVID-19 relief bill.

The Massachusetts representative spoke in the House on Thursday, calling the proposed monetary stimulus checks sent to U.S. residents as part of the upcoming coronavirus relief plan “insufficient.”

“Four hundred and fifty cents a day for the past nine months,” she says. “This is what our government sent the American people to get through this crisis. And nothing for the immigrant families who drive our essential workforce.

The upcoming relief checks are expected to be only half of the $ 1,200 that was first distributed to Americans in mid-April.

“Our families deserve real survival checks. Six hundred dollars is hardly enough. It is an insult. We must act to save lives now,” Pressley added.

Allies along the Progressive Alley fought alongside Pressley’s argument, like Sen. Bernie sandersBernie SandersTrump Signs Bill To Keep Government Open Amid Money Relief Talks: Congress Passes Bill To Avoid Shutdown As Coronavirus Talks Extend Into The Weekend | Federal Reserve fight jeopardizes relief talks Congress passes bill to avoid shutdown as coronavirus talks extend into weekend MORE (I-Vt.), Who argued that Congress’ $ 900 billion budget limit for the next COVID-19 relief program is “far too low.”

His. Josh hawleyJoshua (Josh) David HawleyTrump signs bill to keep government open amid money relief talks: Congress passes bill to avoid shutdown as coronavirus talks drag into weekends -end | Federal Reserve fight jeopardizes relief talks Overnight healthcare: CVS and Walgreens to start nursing home vaccinations | Pence receives coronavirus vaccine on camera | 8.2 million people sign up for ObamaCare PLUS (R-Mo.) Also agreed with Sanders, pushing to provide Americans with a bigger stimulus check of at least $ 1,200.

Friday the senator Ron JohnsonRonald (Ron) Harold Johnson Trump signs bill to keep government open amid money-relief talks: Congress passes bill to avoid shutdown as coronavirus talks drag into weekends -end | Fight against Federal Reserve puts relief talks at risk Pressley calls 0 stimulus check an ‘insult’ to struggling Americans MORE (R-Wis.) Blocked attempts to add larger amounts to individual stimulus checks, citing concerns over COVID-19 relief and the country’s debt alarm.

The first COVID-19 package passed in April cost the federal government a record $ 2.2 trillion. Majority Leader in the Senate Mitch mcconnellAddison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellOn The Money: Congress Passes Bill To Avoid Shutdown As Coronavirus Talks Extend Into Weekend | Federal Reserve jeopardizes relief talks Congress passes bill to avoid shutdown as coronavirus talks extend over weekends Overnight healthcare: CVS and Walgreens to start home vaccinations retirement | Pence receives coronavirus vaccine on camera | 8.2 million people sign up for ObamaCare PLUS (R-Ky.) And leader of the parliamentary minority Kevin mccarthyKevin Owen McCarthyHouse Passes Two-Day Interim Bill To Avoid Closure Pressley Calls 0 Stimulus Control An ‘Insult’ To Struggling Americans McCarthy and Pelosi Receive FBI Briefing on Swalwell MORE (R-Calif.) Have voiced opposition to the idea of ​​the next package going above the $ 1 trillion mark.

Earlier this month, McConnell and McCarthy reportedly told the White House that they would support the inclusion of $ 600 stimulus checks in the next package.

The Washington Post reported on Thursday that two unnamed officials told the outlet that White House aides intervened after President TrumpDonald Trump Trump signs bill to keep government open amid US relief talks to shut down two Russian consulates ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ tendencies on social media after new name for Space Force suggested in a phone call earlier in the afternoon to lobby for “at least” $ 1,200 per person or even up to $ 2,000 per person.

The president was drafting a formal demand for larger payments when White House aides arrested him, advising him that it could jeopardize sensitive negotiations over the economic relief plan in Congress, as lawmakers have already deliberated for decades. months on the delayed spending package.