We are 70 days since our first confirmed Covid-19 case in Connecticut. We are 4 days from a partial reopening.
Hospitalizations are down 39 (994)
54 deaths (3339)
Our high for hospitalizations was 1972, 21 days ago. We were above 1000 hospitalizations for 40 days.
U.S. House approves new stimulus payments, billions for states, in massive coronavirus bill
The U.S. House late Friday approved a massive, $3 trillion coronavirus spending package that would, among other things, provide a second round of $1,200 stimulus checks, $200 billion in hazard pay for essential workers – including those at Electric Boat shipyards– and extend the federal $600-per-week unemployment benefits for six more months.
The HEROES Act, was approved on a 208-199 vote, with the unanimous support of Connecticut’s House members, all Democrats.
“The HEROES Act is a critical $3 trillion-dollar rescue for our front line workers, cities and states, our small businesses, and it creates the kind of modern day safety net I have been fighting for with so many brave allies in and outside the U.S. Congress,” said Rep. Rosa DeLauro during floor debate on the legislation.
But the 1,800-page bill attracted only one House GOP vote — that of retiring Rep. Peter King of New York, and is not likely to be considered in the Republican-led Senate.
https://ctmirror.org/2020/05/15/u-s-house-approves-new-stimulus-payments-billions-for-states-in-massive-coronavirus-bill/
Statement of AFT President Randi Weingarten on House Passage of the HEROES Act
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WASHINGTON—American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement on passage of the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act in the House of Representatives:
“With each passing day, House Democrats make clear they are combating the real issues the COVID-19 pandemic has put front and center: keeping people healthy, keeping people safe, keeping people employed, and ensuring our economy and our communities, schools, colleges and Postal Service can help Americans weather these twin public health and economic crises. Most importantly, the House, under the leadership of Speaker Nancy Pelosi, has approved a bold plan to offer states, cities and towns the support they need to keep our students engaged, our streets safe, and our communities able to access the services they need.
“This is a crisis unlike any we’ve ever experienced, and it requires a response unlike any we’ve ever imagined. Thanks to the U.S. House of Representatives for rising to the occasion to meet the needs of the American public as we attempt to recover from the devastation of COVID-19, rebuild and reopen safely. We hope the Senate follows suit.”
Be well, John |
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