NPR Cookie Consent and Choices

  • 📰 NPR
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 12 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 8%
  • Publisher: 63%

United States Headlines News

Mitch McConnell has blocked an attempt by Democrats to vote on increasing coronavirus relief payments to $2,000 per person. The fate of the measure, which passed in the House, is uncertain.

” below to learn about and use cookie management tools to limit use of cookies when you visit NPR’s sites.

You can adjust your cookie choices in those tools at any time. If you click “” below, you acknowledge that your cookie choices in those tools will be respected and that you otherwise agree to the use of cookies on NPR’s sites.

 

Thank you for your comment. Your comment will be published after being reviewed.
Please try again later.

Needs to leave that mask on. His neck is decomposing.

Let’s get the $$$$ in the mail!!!!!

Sen. Mitch McConnell is inhibited by William Parent bishop of 1410 University Dr Pontiac, MI. Resident of Rochester Hills, MI. Sabotaging while inhibiting goddamn SOB's wannabe 1st ladies & my deceased ex-wife, ect. Inhibiting 88 to 92 'have you seen us' missing + serial killers.

Just get the $600 checks out and ignore hammer Mitch's grinchy heart in public every day this week until the GA election is over. After that, THEN go for the stimulus bump. If all goes well, the $600 gets people through the next week or two and then Mitch gets neutered.

Ah the Grim Reaper strikes again. How the Dark One, Me Turtle, Moscow Mitch got reelected is a puzzle.

That waste of life did the same thing to the usps relief bill after it passed the house...so 1 man...sorry 1 almost man...half a man? Decides for the whole country?

senatemajldr can take a flying fuck.

GOP is the true enemy of the people.

Meanwhile

These Republicans and Trump are nuts. They can't get on the same page.

Mitch has a plan.......

GOPDONTGIVEAF0CK GOPZOMBIES4TRUMP

Georgia,senatemajldr has blocked the $2,000 stimulus check bill; the hollow words today of support by sendavidperdue and KLoeffler are meaningless. Vote ReverendWarnock and ossoff for hope, recovery and healing.

Thanks again Kentucky GOP for sending us this POS StateOfKentucky

No shit

Congress is broken when one person (like Mitch McConnell), whether you agree with their position or not, can hold hostage or just deny a vote entirely on a bi-partisan bill effort which is supported by Americans. This is when democracy is NOT working and when people lose faith.

Mitch and the repugnant Republicans always tout the 'pull yourself up by your own bootstraps' ideology. Then they create discriminatory obstacles for minorities; tying their hands when they try to pull their boots up. It's been the 'American Way' since 1776. washingtonpost

Someone tell Mitch the $2000 is a Supreme Court judge appointment and he’ll get it done in 2 minutes.

The 🐢 needs to be 86ed. ASAP. What a true a**hole!!

GOPeeTape You must be pleased Kentucky. Your man is back in power.

What are you having for dinner tonight Mitch?!!! I can guarantee it going to be more than many! Shameful!!

This should have been an idependent bill not combined with other items! Mitch McConnell should be ashamed!

What does Mitch care? He will be 84 when he is up for election.

Mitch McConnell's Office 's: Washington DC Office 202-224-2541 Louisville Office 502-582-6304 Lexington Office 859-224-8286 Fort Wright Office 859-578-0188 London Office 606-864-2026 Bowling Green Office 270-781-1673 Paducah Office 270-442-4554

donnabrazile MiserlyMitch

Why not just let the Senate votes? That’s why Georgia has to get rid of McConnell.

If he allowed a vote, it would pass.

'Outlook unclear' really sums it up for grieving and ill families, millions who've lost jobs, housing and communities hit hard. 💜 USChamber

senatemajldr — playing the old poison pill trick! Clever, but KLoeffler, and Perduesenate will lose anyway, Mr. Minority Leader Elect!

Yay Moscow Mitch!, a traitor to the end. Listen everyone, if you want this to come to the Senate floor it needs some SERIOUSLY BIG MONIE$$ earmarked for his donors. Then it'll breeze through. Sheesh, do you people think this parasite has integrity? How pathetic of you. Sad.

SenateFlips

E V I L

Can someone explain to me why this old wrinkly man who obviously has no financial trouble of his own was able to shut down a two time passed proposal? It’s not ABOUT AMERICAS DEBT, it’s about fixing WHAT YOU ALLOWED to happen. Not one part of this pandemic has been handled well.

Ones who voted for him can they justify this nonsense?

Hopefully the New Vice President (President of the Senate) will allow bills to be voted on the floor...if McConnell can assume powers not in the Constitution..so can she

Yes, I want $2000 0f MY money back, Congress has been pissing away MY money for 40 plus years. Give me MY money

So everybody thinks the $2k is the right thing to do EXCEPT Mitch.

The Chancellor of America MoscowMitchMcTraitor decided to not feed the people of America. The wannabe King pretending to protest his own court of fools the GOP.

McConnell is a waste of oxygen

WHEN WILL AMERICA HAVE ENOUGH? WHAT WILL IT TAKE TO GET RID OF HIM?

I’d like to see the $2000 payments but with no increase in the total bill. Take that money out of the gender studies and the foreign aid. This is to help Americans get through the pandemic and the states are killing the economy with restrictions

When Kentucky sends it’s people, they’re not sending their best.

why/how does this shitstain have more power than the house? president? everyone combined?! drag him out to the street.

IMHO What I feel is even greater is the fact that dependent adults will allow who they are dependent upon to gain an extra $2000 (if passed) which will support dependent adults, especially disabled adults who need to be dependents to prevent medical debt

Tell Mitch they will include a provision allowing Putin to donate any amount to the RNC and Mitch’s “campaign” funds. Ol’ Moscow Mitch will jump on that faster than Trump could grab a preteen girl by the ... .

Thank you, Kentucky, for voting this moron into office again and ruining things for hundreds of millions of other people.

Darth Sidious has finally revealed himself in The senate

I cannot wait until that ghoul dies

SenMajldr Mitch McConnell is a monster, an enemy of the American peoples' economic health, their peace of mind. It appears Kentuckians voted to put him back in our government. WHY?

I wish it was still acceptable to throw rotten vegetables at people you are not happy with. No one deserves to be hit with rotting tomatoes and cabbage every time they venture outside more than Mitch. Boo!!!🍅

STOP Messing with Americans life's MitchMcConnellHatesAmerica MoscowMitchMcTraitor

he knows something the rest don't, the country is heading for an unprecedented recession on main street, which might spill over into real estate then banks then pension funds.

The republican party actively folding on itself. This is what happens when you pander to a demagogue who never valued you in the first place. All at the cost of American livelihoods.

humangarbage

Sure is great to be a multimillionaire that can't budget a company and get free bailout money from the entire nation. Wish I could pull that scam.

AndyWan35430522 CallMitchFor2K

So the question for Georgia voters is simple - do you want to keep THIS guy in charge? GeorgiaCanFireMcConnell

SOME how tRump and Moscow Mitch will make this Biden's problem or blame him in the end. I don't know how but it will be.

I do believe, donald john senior knew this would happen. They worked together to set it up this way. The regressives get what they want after all.

donnabrazile Mitch makes $16,000 a month !

Sounds like time to boycottkentucky.

The same song and dance and it’s getting old. McConnell says no to stand alone which means he really doesn’t want to give out the money. Instead he will tie Trumps demands (that have nothing to do with stimulus money)on knowing Democrats won’t agree and thus shifting the blame.

It’s toast and we all knew it would be. McConnell & his Republicans have no intention of helping the people they serve.

This guy is an idiot, he doesn’t deserve to be in the senate leaching out the American people and serving only the rich and their interests. Take the senate back and elect a democratic majority in senate and take his power away Georgia 🍑

AndyWan35430522 Maybe OANN newsmax FoxNews should cover this so it’s viewers know their own party hates them.

Kentucky can leave the country soon

All of America knew that senatemajldr cared nothing about the American people. He never did and never will. It's only about him.

NPR is the only news outlet that I trust. Why is so little being reported on the amount of foreign aide in the COVID-19 stimulus bill?

I am fucking sick of this guy.

What a complete parasitic worm

They had a YEAR to come together and work out another relief package, meanwhile 30 MILLION Americans don't know where their next meal is coming from or if they'll have to skip another one. DO YOUR JOB, and start representing the PEOPLE and not yourselves!

What happened to Bernie's promised filibuster?

Predictable. They wouldn't want to have their vote on record.

Republicans are so dirty

Hey Kentuckians! You re-elected Moscow Mitch and look what you are now getting. Nothing. Zero. Zilch from Mitch.

Flip the senate Georgia

Does he not even have a requirement to explain? Why is his vote the deciding factor This is an egregious dereliction of duty. He should be impeached. This is against the interests of the millions of Americans who are not MoscowMitch.

Mitch McDonnell's salary is $193,400 His net worth is estimated at $34,137,534 He got his money through marriage and inheritance (and politics) Obviously he can't relate to normal US Citizens

MoscowMitchMcTraitor

Mr. McConnell, The American people can't do much with $600. It might be groceries for maybe 1 to 2 weeks, pay a water, power or gas bill. It might even buy 1 prescription medication needed. Tonight while you are warm & eating a fine dinner, please remember those less fortunate.

How can one person have so much freaking power over millions fo hungry and scared Americans? Based on senatemajldr yearly salary of 2.75 Million this selfish, self centered coward makes $52,852.56 per week. $52,852.56 per week $52,852.56 per week $52,852.56 per week WTF?

Of Course McConnell blocked it. There is Nothing in it 4 him. Throw in a few more Earmarks (several 100 million) 4 Foreign Countries, lobbyists, Cronies and other Special Interest Groups like he & other corrupt politicians did last week and he would have No Problem agreeing 2 it

Not today, Satan. Senators of both parties, talk to him and make him see the light! The people who voted for y’all need your help. Yes, even Trump cult members. And Kentucky.

Anyone who thought this would have a different outcome were only fooling themselves

The fact that a bill with just one item on it, whose purpose is to help Americans during a pandemic ravaged economy, can still get stalled like this, Is crystal clear proof McConnell and the senate are obsolete.

Can someone please explain to me as if I was a 3 yr old why does this man block this? What are the cons of this legislation being blocked?

Pretty sad we have to beg a bunch of millionaire senators for $2K. We need term limits for these jerks.

How can one man mute the votes of half of Congress? The House members were all elected to represent their constituencies, but McConnell gets to refuse them without any way for them to appeal? It’s outrageous.

If only 1/3 of America wasn't getting their news from inside hardened silos of misinformation including the mass repeated lies on social media. I have already seen efforts of trolls to spread the lie blaming 'Pelosi'.

Even though he's from Kentucky, he is serving at a national level, so with the welfare of everyone at stake, there should be some recall provision for other than just Kentuckians to have access to.

Just say GOP Blocked the addition of $1400.00 to struggling american citizens. Even after desperate senators from Georgia praised the idea because they need the trump base.

How can one man fuck our country over so hard

McConnell stopping the $2000 stimulus payment is just another glaring reason why we need a Democrat majority in the Senate to remove his power over the Senate once & for all! Georgia please vote in the 2 Democrat candidates for US Senators in the January runoff.

For McConnell, American workers are merely instruments of corporate powers, to rule over the world.

Watch how the “Christians” treat others.

More reason to turn Georgia blue. This is just the beginning of what he’ll do once Biden is in office. senatemajldr is despicable, people in his state are starving, waiting in food bank lines and he continues to play this sadistic game.

Uncertain=dead just saying truth

My patience with trumpamerikkka & the gop.

I still haven't gotten my $1200 stimulus check from before & I've worked & paid taxes consistently for years. Fuck those motherfuckers 🖕🏽

C’mon Mitchy Poo!!! Don’t be shy, do your job 👁 👃 👁

Does he want other protections included before he puts another bill to a vote?

What has a Republican done for you lately? MuteMitch MutePutinsMitch GEORGIA Senate stimuluspackage CorruptGOP Rethuglicans RepublicansAreDestroyingAmerica

Please, somebody or something take care of Mitch McConnell. He needs to “go through some things”

Say goodbye to your majority GeorgiaOnMyMind

donnabrazile I hope Georgia voters will remember this when they go to the polls.

Turtle on back dies... roll him over, GA!

Donald’s going to be upset with Mitch.

The fate of Mitch McConnell is the only thing that should be uncertain

His name is Lucifer* There, fixed your title

What an ass!

donnabrazile MitchTheBitch says LetThemEatCake

If you’re a Kentuckian and are struggling financially right now due to the pandemic and you voted for this worm, I have zero sympathy for you. None.

Please send your best reporters to Kentucky and ask them are they satisfied with the job performance of their senators? Please investigate how did he win?

I just don't see the harm in giving people money during these strange, deadly, and uncertain times.

You need to lookout for the tax paying Americans, not yourself!

Thanks Team_Mitch senatemajldr

This is the people of Kentucky fault . Y’all gotta get the riots started now. First place, 2318 Dundee Road Louisville, KY 40205.

Mitch it’s not your money, sure your fine. How do you look at yourself everyday.

What a sad, evil little man.

Mitch pandering for the democrats and has an Asian wife. Coincidence, I think not.

What is WRONG w this pleb

GEORGIA, are you paying attention? Your pain and suffering does not deserve an UP or DOWN vote according to Mitch McConnell. He could care less that 78% of likely voters support the $2,000 direct payment.' It's your money he is withholding.

It's almost like McConnell WANTS Warnock and Ossoff to win.

Please Donate and support

Mitch just gave the Dems 2 senators from GA. Thanks, Mitch!

Of course 😒

Funny that this is seen as “owning the Libs” but this is will adversely affect millions of Americans, including those who voted for this asshole.

Of course he did. He gives as big a shit about the American people as Trump does. Trump's already dumped him - what does he have to lose?

How can one arrogant cruel corrupt person prevent this when so many are in favor of it and see the need?

It’s most definitely not an uncertain fate. It is certainly dead. ¯\\_(ツ)_/¯

Is it uncertain? Is it? McConnell used Trump, he’s not obliged to him in any way...

Jesus Christ there is nothing uncertain about it. You have a dictator running the Senate and neutralizing the Congress of the government in senatemajldr and a McConnell and Putin puppet in the Executive.

What a patriot

Mitch is heartless

Can someone please go to Kentucky and poll 1000 residents to ask them if they want $2000?

Im genuinely concerned why they’re refusing to give us $2K but want US to fund their foreign interests?

npr This article contained another example of the subtle biases your reporting often has against Progressives. I'm going to point it out, again, in the spirit of asking you to do better, because I do believe you want to.

No surprise. Mitch McConnell doesn't need $2000 and the humble people of Kentucky have no use for money.

We don't want to waste our time on stories that are not really stories, and we don't want to waste the listeners’ and readers’ time on stories that are just pure distractions

He hates Americans! He's greedy and old. Our people are hungry while he walks around looking like he's eating his own hand.

TermLimits TermLimits TermLimits TermLimits TermLimits TermLimits TermLimits TermLimits TermLimits TermLimits TermLimits TermLimits TermLimits TermLimits TermLimits TermLimits TermLimits TermLimits TermLimits TermLimits TermLimits TermLimitsSaveDemocracy

Please note: The people who told you today - that after NINE months - you don't deserve $2000 will make $14,500, THIS MONTH paid with your tax $$$$ MitchMcConnell MoscowMitch StimulusChecks StimulusBill StimulusCheck StimulusChecksNOW SurvivalChecKs SurvivalChecksNOW

Who saw that coming? 🙄

Moscow Mitch McConnell HATES Americans senatemajldr He does not care if you die from Covid or lose your home. He laughs as VETS suffer . He lies and lines his pockets while you worry about your next meal. Vote for ossoff and ReverendWarnock - Mitch will destroy America! Ajc

Fa e it..Mitch has ALWAYS been the Real President the last 4 years...Trump is second to him

this is a sad thing & it's just 1 more reason why being in the majority for at least the next 2 yrs is so vital for getting this country moving forward with the economy, bringing people out of poverty, putting food on the tables, getting business going again, etc

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

 /  🏆 96. in US

United States Latest News, United States Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

NPR Cookie Consent and ChoicesIt’s easy to focus on school when you’re getting a free ride and everything’s paid for More good news please((( From Columbia to Columbia. Good for him. I'm sure he'll be great in whatever field he decides to enter.
Source: NPR - 🏆 96. / 63 Read more »

NPR Cookie Consent and Choicesthanks for this news Hello everyone Crocs branded adult unisex classic casual shoes are on sale. Another feature of this shoe is that it is very comfortable. Click on the link and view the product to own this product 'thank you for your service.'
Source: NPR - 🏆 96. / 63 Read more »

NPR Cookie Consent and ChoicesWhat a war its way to go We are disappointed in your lack of correct adjectives when describing the TERROR ATTACK in Nashville. A very considerate bomber
Source: NPR - 🏆 96. / 63 Read more »

NPR Cookie Consent and Choices“We don’t want to waste our time on stories that are not really stories,' NPR's terencesamuel said of The Post's Hunter Files story, which just got another boost of verification. Taxpayers who fund NPR can’t ask for a refund. They better also use Ivermectin Protocol or many more will die first as in the benighted USA. Had the US & EU only as much respect as Chiapas obviously has for all outcome-based scientific evidence rather than blind faith in blindered guru like Fauci. Why are we paying full premium for car insurance if we are working and attending school from home. It’s been almost a year of being ripped off. We need a president and laws to protect us.
Source: NPR - 🏆 96. / 63 Read more »

NPR Cookie Consent and Choices
Source: NPRHealth - 🏆 144. / 63 Read more »

NPR Cookie Consent and Choices
Source: NPRHealth - 🏆 144. / 63 Read more »