Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky, doubled down Friday on his opposition to $2,000 stimulus checks and Republicans again blocked last-ditch efforts to approve the enhanced coronavirus relief. McConnell dismissed the $2,000 checks as a "universal cash giveaway" and not the right approach to provide targeted relief to those who need it most. Sanders, with the support of Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., attempted to bring a vote on $2,000 checks legislation on Friday. STIMULUS CHECKS ROUND 2: WHAT TO EXPECTSen. John Thune, R-S.D., objected to Schumer's request for a vote on the $2,000 checks arguing that sending checks to families making six-figures and unaffected by the pandemic is "not fiscally responsible." MCCONNELL AGAIN BLOCKS QUICK VOTE ON $2,000 STIMULUS CHECKS, SLAMS 'SOCIALISM FOR RICH PEOPLE'Congress already passed $600 checks as part of a broader $900 billion aid package.

Source: Fox News January 01, 2021 18:40 UTC