350 billion in direct Cash Payments will be available for every american citizen earning less than 99,000 per year. That would be 3400 very quickly for the typical family of four. Nothing like thats ever been done in our country. Up to 250 billion in expanded unemployment benefits. The average worker who has lost his or her job will receive 100 of their salary up to four full months. Unlike normal unemployment benefits, independent contractors and the selfemployed will be eligible. So you have independent contractors and selfemployed people will be eligible for this. Over 100 billion to support the heroic work of our doctors, nurses and hospitals. They have been incredible. 45 billion for a Disaster Relief fund. Were setting up a fund of 45 billion for Disaster Relief. That is more than doubling the amount available to support my National Emergency and disaster declarations. It is a doubling up. 27 billion to build up the Strategic National stockpile with critical supplies including ma
Business closures as well as layoffs. We will show you how markets are reacting as well. Eugene scalia and richard will join with me about the jobs picture, what they have to say about the jobs market, stimulus package and what lies ahead for the u. S. Economy. Twoday rally for the dow and s p 500 poise to come to an end today, future pointing to losses, down 200 points. Down 93 on the nasdaq after gains of wall street yesterday but markets did close off of the highs of the day, in fact, the nasdaq as you could see finished negative. Dow industrials yesterday up 409 points at the close and the s p was up 28. President trump says parts of the u. S. Could be going back to work in a few weeks participating in a Virtual Conference with g20 leaders today working on a coordinated response for the coronavirus pandemic. Plus americas biggest music star coming together for iheart living concert for america. Special feature includes elton john and alicia keys. Mornings with maria is live right n
350 billion in direct Cash Payments will be available for every american citizen earning less than 99,000 per year. That would be 3400 very quickly for the typical family of four. Nothing like thats ever been done in our country. Up to 250 billion in expanded unemployment benefits. The average worker who has lost his or her job will receive 100 of their salary up to four full months. Unlike normal unemployment benefits, independent contractors and the selfemployed will be eligible. So you have independent contractors and selfemployed people will be eligible for this. Over 100 billion to support the heroic work of our doctors, nurses and hospitals. They have been incredible. 45 billion for a Disaster Relief fund. Were setting up a fund of 45 billion for Disaster Relief. That is more than doubling the amount available to support my National Emergency and disaster declarations. It is a doubling up. 27 billion to build up the Strategic National stockpile with critical supplies including ma
The clerk h. R. 2877. A bill to add ireland to the e3 nonimmigrant visa program. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to the rule, the gentlewoman from pennsylvania, ms. Ms. Scanlan, and the gentleman, mr. Armstrong, will each control 2340eu7bs. The chair now recognizes the gentlewoman from pennsylvania. Ms. Scanlon thank you. I ask unanimous consent that all members have five legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on the bill under consideration. The speaker pro tempore without objection. Ms. Scanlon i yield smife such time as i may consume. The speaker pro tempore the gentlewoman is recognized. Ms. Scanlon i rise in support of h. R. 2877, a bill to add ireland to the e3 nonimmigrant program. In 2005, soon after the United States and australia finalized the australiau. S. Free trade agreement, congress created the e3 visa program. That Program Provides up to 10,500 temporary visas for australian nationals who are preapproved by u. S. Citizenshi
Managers in President Trumps impeachment trial. And i trust her judgment because that is a lady who has definitely spoken to some managers [ laughter ] following last nights debate, senator Elizabeth Warren appeared to turn down a handshake from senator Bernie Sanders also, a foot rub from joe biden. [ laughter ] bring em over here. Following last nights debate, mayor Pete Buttigieg told reporters that he believes he would be the quote boldest president weve had in a halfcentury. I dont know if youve been watching the news. But were were good on bold for a while. [ laughter ] if you want a winning slogan, how about, make the news boring again. [ cheers and applause give us a break. Were just asking for a break. President trump praised the Republican Party in a tweet last night. And it said it fights for, quote, citizens from every background, and from every race, religion, color and creed. And after he tweeted that, even his twitter avatar couldnt keep a straight face. [ light laughter