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Psst... The American Rescue Plan is working.

Three months after Democrats enacted the landmark American Rescue Plan to provide direct assistance to American workers and families as we build back from COVID-19, unemployment data shows that President Biden’s economic plan is working. Defeating the COVID-19 pandemic through expanded vaccine distribution, supporting small businesses, and getting direct economic relief to the American middle class has helped contribute to a strong decline in initial unemployment insurance claims.

21.

Minutes ago, 21 Republicans voted against awarding Congressional Gold Medals to the Capitol Police and the DC Police that defended the Capitol on January 6. That’s not a typo. 21.
 

Mitch McConnell says the quiet part out loud.

Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is saying the quiet part out loud again:

GOP Hypocrisy Continues

Color us *not* surprised: just as predicted, as benefits of the American Rescue Plan continue to roll out, Republicans are more and more eager to claim credit for them. The only problem? Not a single one of them voted for the benefits they’re now touting.

New Poll Alert!

As you sift through morning emails about Republicans’ commitment to lying about the 2020 election and racing to prove their commitment to former President Trump instead of the American people, we wanted to be sure you saw that another poll has come out showing broad support for President Biden’s American Families Plan.

Priorities.

In recent weeks and months, Leader McCarthy has stood by members of the Republican Conference who have shared social media promoting violence against House Democrats, promoted white nationalism, and been accused of sexual misconduct.

New trends for spring!

Lots of people like to try on a new trend in spring – the weather is warming up, Brood X is on its way, and Republicans apparently like the provisions in the American Rescue Plan they voted against!