The "Halfway to Saint Patrick's Day" weekend celebration, sponsored by Aer Lingus, kicks off Sept. 15 at The Big E. For 23 years, Ireland's Dingle Peninsula has brought artisan vendors, heritage experts, and educators to North America's fourth largest fair.
Dec 24, 2020
House Republicans are blocking an attempt by the House to pass the two-thousand dollar stimulus checks President Trump wants. Speaker Nancy Pelosi tried to pass an amendment doing just that today, but the unanimous consent request required the approval of the Republican caucus. Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy did not give it. Under House rules, the body was not able to consider the increase at this time.
Meantime, Congressman Richard Neal has already introduced what he is calling The Caring For Americans with Supplemental Help Act of 2020. That Congressman simply calls it The Cash Act . The measure would increase the amount of money Americans receive in a second round of direct payments to 2 thousand dollars. The Congressman says: