Job gains narrow the White House vision for coronavirus relief, but Dems still want to go big
A surprisingly strong jobs report leaves the White House with a short list of coronavirus relief priorities, such as a payroll tax cut and another round of stimulus checks.
The U.S. economy added 2.5 million jobs in May, after losing more than 20 million jobs in April due to the pandemic. The data further complicate an already fraught debate in Washington over whether lawmakers need to pass another economic rescue package — and what it should include. While Republicans pointed to a handful of specific policy goals, Democrats again stressed the need for a broader approach to mitigate the ongoing health and economic crises.
He outlined several policies he wants to pass: a payroll tax cut, another round of stimulus checks for Americans and potential tax incentives to encourage restaurant and entertainment spending.told CNBC that "we're open to helping states with coronavirus-related costs." Democrats want far more relief for state and local governments, which have lost revenue and seen expenses rise during the pandemic. The Labor Department said the U.S.
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