A top White House official indicated Tuesday that the Trump administration could throw its weight behind a proposal to provide unemployed workers who return to work an extra $450 a week on top of their wages, a possible unifying idea for Republicans in search of an alternative to the expanded unemployment program set to expire soon.... [+]
to reporters outside the West Wing of the White House on May 15, 2020 in Washington, DC. Kudlow stated that the U.S. economy is essentially still in free fall and argued that the country cannot spend its way out of a pandemic-driven downturn. Last week, Sen.
Republicans have expressed widespread opposition towards extending the expanded unemployment program, arguing it disincentives work. passed by House Democrats earlier this month would extend the boosted unemployment program through the end of January. “The trouble with the $600 plus-up, and maybe we needed it in that emergency period, but frankly it’s a major disincentive to go back to work and we don’t want that,” Kudlow said, adding, “We want people to go back to work.”, the same date the expanded unemployment program is set to run out.
That wouldn’t be fair because a lot of jobs are no longer going to be available to go back to and new jobs are not going to be plentiful. He needs to give $ to those unemployed by no fails of their own
I'd be surprised to see this from Trump's administration.
Raise the f*cking minimum wage to something livable and they wouldn't hesitate to return
Just keep giving greater unemployment than the earn in a job. How’s that working out,
2x more Americans killed by COVID in two months than were killed in Vietnam in 10 years. trump winner Election2020
Sounds like socialism. When with the GOP pick a lane?
dumb
Resentment from those employed, resistance from those at home being 'over-stimulated,' and no one satisfied with any proposed solution: Welcome to America 2020!
And how much is that going to cost the rest of us. This is why he bankrupted 5 businesses.
What ever happened to 'you don't work, you don't eat'?
Election day must be coming up.
So...you gonna raise my taxes to pay for it
Should re title this to 'Trump Admin bribes citizens to risk their lives by returning to work during premature reopening to save the economy'
Well done, Mr. Socialist!
Okkkkk but how about everyone that’s been working this entire time
Nice at least I know our lives are worth an extra 4 bills
Socialism at its finest.
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