Hope Fades For $2K COVID Relief Checks

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell objected to a vote on a House-passed bill, instead linking it to unrelated measures. Democrats accused him of trying to block $2000 relief checks. The debate has united some Republicans and Democrats in support of increased payments, while others oppose them, arguing they may benefit those not financially impacted by the pandemic.

What was Mitch McConnell's strategy regarding the House bill?

• He supported the bill without changes.

• He objected to the bill and added unrelated measures.

• He proposed increasing the relief amount.

• He ignored the bill completely.

What do Senate Democrats accuse McConnell of doing?

• Linking the checks to unrelated measures.

• Ignoring the economic crisis.

• Supporting the $2000 checks.

• Trying to pass the bill quickly.

Why is there urgency in passing the House bill according to Democrats?

• To avoid a government shutdown.

• To support social media companies.

• To provide $2000 checks to struggling families.

• To increase taxes.

Which Republican senators support higher COVID relief checks?

• Lindsey Graham and Ted Cruz

• Chuck Schumer and Bernie Sanders

• Kelly Leffler and David Perdue

• Mitch McConnell and Nancy Pelosi

What is the concern of those opposing the higher relief checks?

• They believe it will increase taxes.

• They think it will go to those not financially affected.

• They want to reduce government spending.

• They prefer to support businesses instead.