Comments by "A dude disguised as a dude playing another dude" (@adudedisguisedasadudeplayi8491) on "The Hill"
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@thehalfricanguy The $900 billion package provides hardworking taxpayers with only $600 each in relief payments and not enough money is given to small businesses," Trump said.
"Congress found plenty of money for foreign countries, lobbyists and special interests, while sending the bare minimum to the American people who needed it wasn't their fault," Trump said, though the funding he cites was largely part of the spending bill, not the relief bill. "It was China's fault, not their fault. I am asking Congress to amend this bill and increase the ridiculously low $600 to $2,000, or $4,000 for a couple."
MORE: Senate and House pass COVID-19 relief bill, measure heads to Trump's desk
In negotiations with Republicans, Nancy Pelosi said Democrats had repeatedly been denied information on what amount the president supported. The video posted Tuesday night drew immediate support for $2,000 from the House speaker. It was unlikely to draw such enthusiasm from members of the president's own party.
"Republicans repeatedly refused to say what amount the President wanted for direct checks," Pelosi tweeted. "At last, the President has agreed to $2,000 -- Democrats are ready to bring this to the Floor this week by unanimous consent. Let’s do it!"
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer echoed Pelosi and said Democrats would be willing to agree to the $2,000 checks.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer pushed for Trump to sign the bill as is: "We spent months trying to secure $2000 checks but Republicans blocked it. Trump needs to sign the bill to help people and keep the government open and we're glad to pass more aid Americans need."
"Maybe Trump can finally make himself useful and get Republicans not to block it again," he said.
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