Politics
House Gives Final Approval To $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Package
Posted on · The bill will deliver a new round of aid to Americans almost a year after the pandemic first upended daily life in the United States.
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Coronavirus
House Poised To Pass Biden’s $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Bill On Tuesday
Posted on · Speaker Nancy Pelosi is calling for bipartisan support for the upcoming House vote on the Senate-amended legislation. Such support is unlikely, as Republicans are fiercely opposed to the package.
National
Trump Halts Coronavirus Relief Talks Until After The Election
Posted on · Earlier Tuesday, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell urged more stimulus to help the economy recover from the recession caused by the pandemic.
News
Making Stimulus Money Stretch
Posted on · The stimulus money will fund a number of road projects in the region. But as contracts for those projects are filled, local officials are realizing there may be extra money. The Houston—Galveston Area Council is putting out a call for new projects to be funded if it all works out. Laurie Johnson reports.
News
Lawmaker Demands More Stimulus for Job Training Here
Posted on · The Secretary of Labor says the federal workforce system will play a vital role in the country's economic recovery. Economic stimulus money will mean billions for job training opportunities. But one Houston lawmaker says Texas deserves more of that money. Pat Hernandez has more.