Stories tagged: "Mitch McConnell"

Economy Doctors to Ron Jonson: COVID-19 Is More Lethal Than the Flu
Economy Johnson and Senate GOP’s Debt Ceiling Vote Could Spell Trouble for US, World Economy

US Senate Republicans blocked a vote to raise the nation's debt ceiling. If it's not raised, the national and world economy could suffer.

Cara Spoto Cara Spoto September 28, 2021 6:15 pm EDT
Coronavirus Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell, who blocked $2,000 stimulus checks
Coronavirus McConnell Blocks $2,000 Relief for Struggling Americans

In a move that could cost Republicans the Senate runoff races in Georgia and ultimately control of the Senate, McConnell blocked a House bill that would deliver $2,000 stimulus checks to most Americans.

Emiene Wright Emiene Wright December 29, 2020 3:21 pm EST
Economy States and cities are trying to aid their small businesses, but with their own strapped budgets, can only do so much to stave off disaster without federal assistance.
Economy States and Cities Are Trying to Save Their Small Businesses and Services

As Mitch McConnell refuses to provide much-needed aid to cities and states, some local governments are trying to provide their own aid.

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil December 10, 2020 4:55 pm EST
Elections Graphic via Denzel Boyd for COURIER
Elections Georgia’s Senate Runoffs Could Have Life or Death Stakes for Many Americans

Coronavirus relief, access to affordable health care, and climate policy are all on the line in Georgia’s Senate runoffs.

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil November 24, 2020 1:26 pm EST
Coronavirus The GOP-led Senate voted to confirm yet another Trump-appointed judge on Tuesday. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)
Coronavirus McConnell’s Senate Is Still Confirming Judges Rather Than Helping Millions of Struggling Americans

Instead of providing aid to struggling Americans, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and his Republican caucus are focused on the only thing that seems to matter to them: confirming judges.

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil November 10, 2020 3:28 pm EST

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The post-war economic boom of the 1950s and 60s sharply increased Wisconsin crop production. In this photo from the Wisconsin Historical Society, Latino farm workers hoe a cucumber field near Wautoma in 1967. Economy From Farms to Factories to New Businesses, Latinos Have Made a Mark on Wisconsin’s Economy for More Than a Century
This 2018 photo shows the signage of the Fayetteville Works plant where the Delaware-based Chemours Company manufactures C3 dimer acid, also known as GenX. The chemical has entered the Cape Fear River, a source of drinking water for much of the southeastern part of North Carolina for an unknown time period. (Photo via AP Photo/Gerry Broome) Environment Polluters of ‘Forever Chemicals’ No Longer Getting a Pass, EPA Head Pledges
A photo of the Fall Creek School District building in Eau Claire County. Gina Kildahl, a parent whose 7-year-old son contracted COVID-19 while attending the school, recently filed a lawsuit against the district for failing to implement masking requirements and other precautions aimed at mitigating the spread of the virus. (Photo courtesy of the Fall Creek School District) Coronavirus Mom Who Sued Over Lack of COVID Protections in National Spotlight
Getty Images Elections Michigan’s County Clerks are Still Living Through the 2020 Election
Coronavirus House Democrats and the Trump administration continue to negotiate a new stimulus bill, though Sen. Mitch McConnell has not indicated the Senate would take it up if a deal is reached.
Coronavirus All of the Times Republicans Have Refused to Help Americans During the Coronavirus Pandemic

While Pelosi and the Trump administration continue negotiating, Senate Republicans have so far refused to offer meaningful assistance to millions of Americans.

Meghan McCarthy Meghan McCarthy October 21, 2020 12:44 pm EDT
Courts Mitch McConnell
Courts 8 Bills Senate Republicans Are Ignoring as They Fight to Fill RBG’s Seat

The list of bills passed by the Democratic-controlled House that are languishing in the Republican-led Senate totaled 395 in February, and has grown longer with the pandemic.

Emiene Wright Emiene Wright September 23, 2020 4:04 pm EDT