No Consensus On 2nd Stimulus Package As Congress Prepares To Return

The transcript discusses the ongoing debate over the Heroes Act, which aims to provide financial aid to states and extend unemployment benefits. Democrats urge action, while Republicans propose alternative plans, focusing on liability protections and business aid. The GOP suggests a new stimulus package with targeted PPP loans. President Trump advocates for a payroll tax cut, though it lacks Senate support. Economists argue it benefits employed individuals more than those unemployed.

What is the primary goal of the Heroes Act as discussed in the video?

• To offer financial aid to states and extend unemployment benefits

• To provide tax cuts to large corporations

• To reduce the national debt

• To increase military spending

What is the Republican response to the Heroes Act proposal?

• They have already passed it in the Senate

• They have no opinion on it

• They consider it a 'wish list' and are working on an alternative plan

• They fully support it

What is one of the GOP's priorities for the next stimulus package?

• Increasing taxes on small businesses

• Providing liability protections for businesses

• Eliminating unemployment benefits

• Cutting funding for education

Which businesses are targeted for the extended PPP loans?

• Large tech companies

• Small and hard-hit businesses like restaurants and hotels

• Only new startups

• All businesses regardless of size

What is President Trump's stance on the payroll tax cut?

• He has not mentioned it

• He opposes it

• He wants to increase payroll taxes instead

• He supports it, but it has little backing from Senate Republicans