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When Obama sent out those checks, it took months and months (Original Post) malaise Apr 2020 OP
What checks? Freddie Apr 2020 #1
my thought too Kali Apr 2020 #4
See post #9 underpants Apr 2020 #11
thanks! Kali Apr 2020 #21
Don't know malaise Apr 2020 #5
See post #7 underpants Apr 2020 #10
Thanks malaise Apr 2020 #12
2009 Social Security, SSI, Veterans, and Railroad retirees underpants Apr 2020 #7
Obama gave $250 to social security/ssi recipients and veterans on disability and pensions unblock Apr 2020 #9
I wish they would take Obama out their mouth HipChick Apr 2020 #2
Question: People say the checks are part three of the stimulus package. panader0 Apr 2020 #3
a bunch of money to big corps and other rich fuckers Kali Apr 2020 #6
#15 underpants Apr 2020 #16
I was being flippant on that one Kali Apr 2020 #22
Don't underpants Apr 2020 #24
Could be malaise Apr 2020 #8
See below underpants Apr 2020 #17
Small businesses to stay afloat and keep employees + supplements to state unemployment underpants Apr 2020 #15
Just wait and see the chaos when the people can't get their money n/t malaise Apr 2020 #26
Here are highlight of each of the first 3 phases: unblock Apr 2020 #19
Thanks--I thought that stuff was all connected. panader0 Apr 2020 #23
Not seeing a lot of social distancing on that stage. cwydro Apr 2020 #13
Rules and setting an example are for peons malaise Apr 2020 #14
"Holy Moran Emperor!" cwydro Apr 2020 #18
LOL M$NBComcast cut them malaise Apr 2020 #25
Still on CNN. cwydro Apr 2020 #27
Just as well - he's attacking witch hunts malaise Apr 2020 #30
They have to slam Pres. Obama every chance they get mcar Apr 2020 #20
Every time they can't answer the question they say Obama HipChick Apr 2020 #28
The Federal government acted early malaise Apr 2020 #29

Freddie

(9,267 posts)
1. What checks?
Thu Apr 2, 2020, 05:36 PM
Apr 2020

I remember GWB sending checks but not Obama. These were live checks and I’m sure it took months. Still watching the TV it bought.

malaise

(269,057 posts)
5. Don't know
Thu Apr 2, 2020, 05:39 PM
Apr 2020

I'm trying hard not to pay attention but the fawning over the Con while referring to President Obama as Obama is utter disrespect. Fuck these racists.

unblock

(52,253 posts)
9. Obama gave $250 to social security/ssi recipients and veterans on disability and pensions
Thu Apr 2, 2020, 05:41 PM
Apr 2020
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Recovery_and_Reinvestment_Act_of_2009

$14.2 billion to give one-time $250 payments to Social Security recipients, people on Supplemental Security Income, and veterans receiving disability and pensions.

underpants

(182,830 posts)
15. Small businesses to stay afloat and keep employees + supplements to state unemployment
Thu Apr 2, 2020, 05:44 PM
Apr 2020

For unemployment it will be up to $600 per week

The small businesses can get loans to keep employees and pay some of their costs. It's a low interest loan if they fire employees. If they keep their employees on payroll I becomes a grant and doesn't have to be paid back.

unblock

(52,253 posts)
19. Here are highlight of each of the first 3 phases:
Thu Apr 2, 2020, 05:45 PM
Apr 2020
https://www.usgovconnect.com/phase-1-stimulus-plan

Phase 1:

The bill includes $4 Billion for developing a deploying Coronavirus test kits.
$1 Billion to help small businesses.
Increased funding for the Centers For Disease Control (CDC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and the State Department.

Phase 2:

Increased unemployment insurance benefits.
Increased federal funds for Medicaid and SNAP.
Paid sick time and leave for families.
Free Coronavirus testing for insured and uninsured.
 

cwydro

(51,308 posts)
13. Not seeing a lot of social distancing on that stage.
Thu Apr 2, 2020, 05:42 PM
Apr 2020

But sure seem to be a bunch of people missing...

malaise

(269,057 posts)
25. LOL M$NBComcast cut them
Thu Apr 2, 2020, 05:48 PM
Apr 2020

Rhule fact checking says Mnuchin is not speaking the truth - the rules and framework are not ready

mcar

(42,334 posts)
20. They have to slam Pres. Obama every chance they get
Thu Apr 2, 2020, 05:45 PM
Apr 2020

It's been 3.5 years. You ass#oles are in charge. Deal.

malaise

(269,057 posts)
29. The Federal government acted early
Thu Apr 2, 2020, 05:54 PM
Apr 2020

It's as if he believes that if he says it often enough, we'll forget that he didn't act for two months

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