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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsTrump considering executive order to reinstate enhanced unemployment benefits
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/510583-trump-considering-executive-order-to-reinstate-enhanced-unemploymentPresident Trump said Tuesday his administration was looking at using an executive order to reinstate enhanced unemployment insurance benefits that have expired under the March CARES Act if stimulus negotiations with Congress continue at a slow pace.
We are looking at it. Were also looking at various other things I am allowed to do under the system, Trump told reporters at a White House news conference Tuesday evening.
Trump repeated that he was also considering executive orders to extend a federal moratorium on evictions that expired more than a week ago and to suspend the payroll tax, which he argued he has the authority to do as president.
Politico reported earlier today that the White House was weighing an executive order to extend the enhanced federal unemployment benefits using money appropriated by Congress that hasnt been spent yet, in addition to actions on evictions and the payroll tax.
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hlthe2b
(102,637 posts)Nevilledog
(51,395 posts)Iliyah
(25,111 posts)he needs the House. But republicans in the senate want to make him look GOOD for re-election. That is why the republican congress are pretending to be at odds.
And Presidents who are Democrats thanks shithole and the republicans for the use of more many more EOs . .
Newest Reality
(12,712 posts)He always says "we're" looking into it. We're talking about it. We're looking at what we can do.
That means him and that imaginary friend bouncing around behind his eyeballs. The same one that calls him Sir and tells him the stories that he relates.
"He said to me, Sir..."
stopbush
(24,404 posts)need to sign the bill, thats all.
whttevrr
(2,345 posts)McConnell: Im Prepared To Support A Coronavirus Stimulus Bill That Includes $600 Unemployment Checks
I think they allow a few first peeks
https://www.businessinsider.com/mitch-mcconnell-600-unemployment-benefit-extension-stimulus-package-trump-congress-2020-8
Mitch McConnell just opened the door for an extension of the $600 unemployment boost if Trump supports it
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