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We're not the only ones sick of pointless GOP delay tactics

If you tuned into the House Floor this morning, you probably saw yet another attempt by a House Republican to adjourn the House for the day. It seems that the Minority Leader still can’t control his Conference. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Democrats Work For The People. Republicans, Not So Much.

Today, the House will pass the American Rescue Plan and deliver desperately needed relief to the American people to restore our economy and help put an end to this pandemic that has claimed over half a million lives.

Have you seen this new poll?

As the American Rescue Plan moves through the Senate, we wanted to make sure you had seen the latest polling from Morning Consult showing that this legislative package remains extremely popular with the American people including Democrats, Republicans, and independents.

Business Leaders to Congress: Support the American Rescue Plan

From the Majority Leader Press Shop:

What They Are Saying: Republicans Support the American Rescue Plan

President Joe Biden’s American Rescue plan has strong, bipartisan support among Republican governors, mayors, and voters (and apparently it’s more popular among Republicans than Minority Leader Mitch McConnell). The widespread support for this critical bill underscores its importance, especially as state and local leaders manage budget shortfalls and face devastating cuts to services and jobs.

ICYMI: Why some state and local governments are desperate for more stimulus aid

It’s clear that states and local governments are in dire need of additional COVID-19 relief. State and local governments make up 13% of total employment in the U.S. – employing teachers, firefighters and law enforcement personnel, medical professionals – and declining revenues will force municipalities to significantly cut spending for years to come.

Three House Committees Markup the American Rescue Plan

This week, House committees are marking up pieces of the American Rescue Plan to provide desperately needed relief to American families.

Today, two House Committees are marking up their portions of the American Rescue Plan, while the Ways & Means Committee continues marking up their piece. As you cover these markups, we wanted to be sure you had a few stats in mind:

Four House Committees Markup the American Rescue Plan

This week, House committees are marking up pieces of the American Rescue Plan to provide desperately needed relief to American families. Today, four House Committees are marking up their portions of the American Rescue Plan. As you cover these markups, we wanted to be sure you had a few stats in mind:

Education and Labor Committee Begins Markup of Budget Reconciliation Bill

This week, House committees begin marking up pieces of the American Rescue Plan to provide desperately needed relief to American families.

Quote of the Day

With over 30 million Americans – that’s one in FIVE workers – set to lose a critical lifeline after today, we wanted to be sure you saw this quote from Senator McConnell back in May.

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