ENCOURAGING SIGNS ON UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS EXTENSION IN THREE HOUR NEGOTIATION TODAY | A RAP ATTEMPT

Emerging from a three-hour meeting with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) said they had the most productive discussion yet, although they had not yet struck a deal.


EMERGING SIGNS OF A POSSIBLE DEAL IN THE UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS EXTENSION

The New York Democrat then proceeded to try again to pass the Heroes Act, which Republicans blocked.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Schumer will meet at 8 p.m. Thursday evening with White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, for the fourth day in a row.


70% UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS EXTENSION IS ‘GENEROUS’: BACK TO WORK BONUS SENATOR PORTMAN

Portman was also asked about his thoughts on the liability protection component of the GOP bill, and he responded by saying that liability protection against frivolous lawsuits was important for businesses, school teachers, healthcare, restaurants and non-profits.


WHITE HOUSE READY TO DEAL ON UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT EXTENSION | TRUMP: ‘DON’T CARE’ ON REST

The President said the White House may want a short-term deal on evictions & “payments to the people”. The eviction moratorium for 12 million Americans expired on Friday. Democrats have called for it to be extended for several months.
The HEALS Act includes $1,200 payments – with a similar format to the CARES Act, and includes $500 payments for adult dependents. Democrats had pushed for $1200 payments with the HEROES Act.


DEMOCRATS ANNOUNCE BATTLE FOR $600/WEEK UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS EXTENSION

The Senate Minority Leader was also asked about the liability protection language (a priority for the Senate Majority Leader) in the HEALS Act. According to his counterpart; Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, this is non-negotiable.


NEW ANNOUNCEMENT about Unemployment Benefits Extension | WHERE $600/WEEK INSURANCE EXTENSION STANDS

In this ‘straight talk’ interview, the US Labor Secretary shares key comments and new announcements about the unemployment benefits extension, and where things stand right now. He shared key insights from the White House and Republicans on several subjects including:


FACE OFF Over $600/wk Unemployment Benefit Extension & Other Stimulus Plans | WHAT YOU MUST KNOW

FIRST ON YOUTUBE – An analysis of BOTH Republican and Democratic press conferences on the ‘heels’ of the HEALS Act, as both sides get ready for the negotiations that will lead to the next stimulus package. To view the COMPLETE press conferences, refer to the links in the description below.


These INTERNAL DIVISIONS Could DERAIL the Second Stimulus Package | WHAT YOU MUST KNOW

In a telling interview, Senator Patrick Toomey Jr, a United States Senator from Pennsylvania, and member of the Congressional Oversight Commission tasked with monitoring the implementation of the CARES Act revealed things we haven’t heard from other officials:
1 – it will be a week or two for the bill to get passed
2 – Republicans are deeply divided about the priorities in the HEALS Act


Unemployment Benefits, Stimulus Check KEY TAKEAWAYS | McConnell, Grassley and Some LAUGHS

Both sides approve rather significant expansion of the “employee retention credit”. This is a tax credit for businesses that took a big decline in revenues but are bringing workers back. Tax credits are used by governments to promote certain behaviors – in this case – it’s about reopening and bringing jobs back.


How to Invest $1000

Dr. Nitin Chhoda gives you an unusual (and funny) take on how to invest $1000.
The life experience of Dr. Nitin Chhoda
Some good old fashioned principles!


HEALS ACT HIGHLIGHTS | SEVEN POINT STIMULUS PROPOSAL SUMMARY | GLARING EXCLUSIONS & INCLUSIONS

Mitch McConnell announces Senate GOP bill will be called “HEALS” Act – Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection & Schools.
Parts of the proposed bill are similar to the March CARES Act. Others will lead to significant negotiations with Democrats, as well as with other Republicans.


Unemployment Benefits Extension to ‘MOVE VERY QUICKLY’ But WHITE HOUSE SAYS NO TO $600/WEEK

Meadows and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin are serving as the Trump administration’s lead negotiators on the forthcoming pandemic relief bill, which is expected to be unveiled this week.
Mnuchin says GOP pandemic relief plan ready as unemployment boost runs out — ‘We can move very quickly’