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Aug 19, 2020 8 tweets 2 min read Read on X
It's easy to write stories about the price of Democratic & Republican proposals. But this reporting shortcut ignores the real stakes: will Congress pass the #HeroesAct, or will Trump & McConnell leave working people behind?

Here's why we can't buy into the price tag narrative👇
Trump and the GOP failed to combat COVID early, and now 1,000 people die every day from the virus.

The Heroes Act invests in testing & contact tracing, and extends health insurance to folks who lost their jobs.

The GOP proposal does neither!
.@senatemajldr let enhanced UI expire, then sent the Senate home. The remaining benefits are not enough to live on.

The Heroes Act extends the $600 per week benefit.

The GOP proposal cuts benefits by $300 a week!
The eviction moratorium expired July 31. Now, millions could lose their homes during a public health emergency.

The Heroes Act extends the eviction moratorium and provides financial assistance for housing costs.

The GOP proposal does neither!
Millions of people are food insecure, and existing assistance is not enough.
The Heroes Act expands SNAP & food assistance for children.

The GOP proposal does neither!

(It does give a tax break for lavish corporate meals🤮)
States need additional funding to administer safe voting, and we must ensure the integrity of the USPS to protect absentee and mail-in ballots.

The Heroes Act invests in safe elections and supports the USPS.

The GOP proposal does neither!
Talking about the price tag is just a shortcut to avoid talking about the reality - Trump, McConnell, and the GOP have only put forward corporate giveaways, inadequate solutions, and empty promises.
The House Democrats passed the HEROES Act. The Republican Senate has done nothing but skip town.

We must make our voices heard.

Call your Senator NOW and DEMAND they pass the Heroes Act!
indivisible.org/call-your-sena…

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