We won't have numbers until tomorrow but based on what's in here we can make some guesses. (1/)
https://twitter.com/SenatorCollins/status/1355866579620278273
Vaccine $ is defined at the $160bn level.
Substance abuse prevention: $4bn
"More targeted" payments probably at the $50k level that's been discussed, I'd guess least half of what's been proposed, let's say $200bn
Substance abuse prevention: $4bn
"More targeted" payments probably at the $50k level that's been discussed, I'd guess least half of what's been proposed, let's say $200bn
extending UI "at the current level" i.e. $300, less than the $400 Biden calls for. If it's through Sept., that comes to $260bn
"fully funding your request" for nutrition assistance: $4bn + $6bn to extend the 15% increase to Sept. So $10bn
"fully funding your request" for nutrition assistance: $4bn + $6bn to extend the 15% increase to Sept. So $10bn
Small business support at level Biden called for: $50bn Schools and child care, Biden wanted $195 bn for these.
On both of these the letter says it will "provide resources," not "it matches your request."
On both of these the letter says it will "provide resources," not "it matches your request."
And then there's this language of being "mindful" of unspent CARES Act funds, either it'll claw back money or it's just saying that the money isn't needed.
You add this all up and the most that the Republican Senate bill could possibly total is $879 billion. It's probably quite a bit less than that. More like $750 billion would be my guess.
Update: the payments are smaller in addition to more targeted, knocking the price tag down even more. The counter-offer is less than 1/3 of Biden's plan.
https://twitter.com/JStein_WaPo/status/1355887209673584642
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