1. There has been a lot of focus on the HYPOCRISY of the Senate focusing the next 6 weeks on Trump's SCOTUS nominee.
But that has obscured its CRUELTY
The Senate last passed COVID legislation 5 MONTHS AGO
Millions are suffering.
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2. All of the economic relief targeted at everyday Americans have expired.
Meanwhile, 19 million children (1 in 4) live in a household that isn’t getting enough to eat, is behind on rent or mortgage, or both
The Senate has decided to do nothing
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3. In March, when the stock market briefly sank to 18500, there was an economic crisis.
Now the stock market is back at 27,288.18 and the Senate has moved on.
But for many, things are only getting worse.
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4. Beyond economic relief, life is not able to come close to normal in the US because we still lack the basic tools like EFFECTIVE MASKS FOR HEALTH CARE WORKERS & RAPID AND WIDELY AVAILABLE TESTING
But the Senate has decided to focus on other priorities
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5. The House passed legislation in May that the Senate has refused to take up. McConnell proposed a much smaller package which failed to get enough support.
But now, the Senate has decided to just stop trying
It's a stunning abdication of responsibility
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6. We are headed into an election and there is a lot of focus on the "sport" of politics.
I'm going to try to stay as focused on substance and what's happening to everyday people
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