Massive COVID-19 spending bill to help individuals, businesses
The Senate passed the CARES Act which provides emergency assistance for individuals, families, and businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Senate passed the CARES Act which provides emergency assistance for individuals, families, and businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Senate voted 76-16 Tuesday to approve a House bill that preserves several dozen tax provisions, known as “tax extenders,” from January 1, 2014 through the end of the year, essentially providing a one-year retroactive extension. The collection of provisions, which includes tax breaks and deductions, was set to expire as of the end of
While the House this week approved a budget plan for FY 2014, the Senate continues to debate a starkly different proposal. As the budget process progresses, neither plan is likely to garner bipartisan approval, but the proposals illustrate the differences between the two political parties. Not surprisingly, long-term deficit reduction is a priority in both