Mar 8, 2021
Millions of Americans could start seeing 1400 dollar checks as early as next week.
This is part of the 19 trillion dollar coronavirus relief package expected to be up for a vote in the House this week after passing the Senate over the weekend.
If the House approves it, the bill will go to the White House for President Biden s signature and direct payments will start going out.
In the meantime, West Virginia s governor is urging lawmakers to go big or go home with the stimulus package.
On CBS s Face The Nation, Republican Jim Justice says Americans are hurting and there s no question they need help.
Governors Long Honeymoon of COVID Approval Ratings Is Coming to an End
On 3/1/21 at 7:52 AM EST
Newsweek analysis has found.
But those polling bounces from handling the virus have been eroded over the course of the pandemic, and many governors have seen a substantial drop from their approval rating peaks last spring.
The pandemic gave America s governors a unique opportunity to show leadership in a time of national crisis. While some focused on public health, taking drastic action such as shuttering businesses and imposing stay-at-home orders, others put emphasis on maintaining personal liberty.
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With the pandemic claiming more than 500,000 American lives so far, the results for their political fortunes, just like their COVID plans, have been mixed. But, broadly, voter approval was more buoyant for those who took a stricter line on public health. That is changing over time.
Spouses of Leaders Receive COVID Vaccine While the Vulnerable Wait
Second Lady Karen Pence receives the COVID-19 vaccine in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C., on December 18, 2020.
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Nowhere on the list of prioritized recipients are public officials’ spouses.
Yet the first ladies of Kentucky and West Virginia; Republican Vice President Mike Pence’s wife, Karen Pence; Democratic President-elect Joe Biden’s wife, Jill Biden; and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris’ husband, Doug Emhoff, were among the first Americans to get the potentially lifesaving shots.
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Kentucky also vaccinated six former governors and four former first ladies, including current Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear’s parents.