cnbc--2020-11-19--Schumer says McConnell agrees to discuss Covid relief, as aides negotiate government funding

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer , Democrat of New York , holds a press briefing on Capitol Hill in Washington , DC , on November 6 , 2020 .
`` Last night , they 've agreed to sit down and the staffs are going to sit down today or tomorrow to try to begin to see if we can get a real good Covid relief bill , '' the minority leader said during a news conference in New York .
`` So there 's been a little bit of a breakthrough in that McConnell 's folks are finally sitting down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Majority Leader Mitch McConnell , R-Ky. , has agreed to resume negotiations with Democrats over a potential new Covid-19 relief bill as cases continue to surge around the country , Sen. Chuck Schumer , D-N.Y. , said Thursday .
Republican and Democratic congressional aides , however , told NBC News that Schumer might have oversold the development , as both sides begin negotiations on government funding to stave off a government shutdown on Dec. 11 .
Schumer 's office did n't immediately respond to a request for clarification .
McConnell 's office did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Democrats and Republicans have been locked in a stalemate over the details and size of any potential stimulus legislation since before President-elect Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump in this month 's election .
It has been months since Congress has authorized new financial relief to combat the recession inflicted by the coronavirus .
The Senate adjourned on Wednesday for the Thanksgiving holiday with little evidence that the two sides were any closer to reaching a deal .
The lack of action from Congress has left millions of Americans in a financially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the CARES Act passed in March , about 12 million Americans are expected to lose unemployment benefits at the end of December .
A federal eviction moratorium put in place as a result of the crisis will also expire at year 's end .
Meetings between Republican and Democratic staff members would be a first step in what could be a protracted process .
Democrats have proposed at least $ 2.2 trillion in spending , while McConnell has signaled that he will not support legislation north of $ 500 billion .
In May @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trillion package that would have provided more direct payments to individuals and extended the $ 600-a-week federal unemployment assistance .
McConnell has said he believes the relief legislation should be `` narrowly targeted . ''
The prospect of renewed negotiations comes against the backdrop of a startling rise in new coronavirus cases in virtually every U.S. state .

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Democrat of New York, holds a press briefing on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on November 6, 2020.
"Last night, they've agreed to sit down and the staffs are going to sit down today or tomorrow to try to begin to see if we can get a real good Covid relief bill," the minority leader said during a news conference in New York. "So there's been a little bit of a breakthrough in that McConnell's folks are finally sitting down and talking to us."
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has agreed to resume negotiations with Democrats over a potential new Covid-19 relief bill as cases continue to surge around the country, Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said Thursday.
Republican and Democratic congressional aides, however, told NBC News that Schumer might have oversold the development, as both sides begin negotiations on government funding to stave off a government shutdown on Dec. 11.
Schumer's office didn't immediately respond to a request for clarification. McConnell's office did not immediately return a request for comment.
Democrats and Republicans have been locked in a stalemate over the details and size of any potential stimulus legislation since before President-elect Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump in this month's election.
It has been months since Congress has authorized new financial relief to combat the recession inflicted by the coronavirus. The Senate adjourned on Wednesday for the Thanksgiving holiday with little evidence that the two sides were any closer to reaching a deal.
The lack of action from Congress has left millions of Americans in a financially precarious position.
Without an extension to the CARES Act passed in March, about 12 million Americans are expected to lose unemployment benefits at the end of December. A federal eviction moratorium put in place as a result of the crisis will also expire at year's end.
Meetings between Republican and Democratic staff members would be a first step in what could be a protracted process. Democrats have proposed at least $2.2 trillion in spending, while McConnell has signaled that he will not support legislation north of $500 billion.
In May, House Democrats passed a $3 trillion package that would have provided more direct payments to individuals and extended the $600-a-week federal unemployment assistance. McConnell has said he believes the relief legislation should be "narrowly targeted."
The prospect of renewed negotiations comes against the backdrop of a startling rise in new coronavirus cases in virtually every U.S. state.


cnbc--2020-11-19--Walmart and McDonald's are among top employers of Medicaid and food stamp beneficiaries, report says

Walmart and McDonald 's are among the top employers of beneficiaries of federal aid programs like Medicaid and food stamps , according to a study by the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office .
The question of how much taxpayers contribute to maintaining basic living standards for employees at some of the nation 's largest low-wage companies has long been a flashpoint in the debate over minimum wage laws and the ongoing effort to unionize these sectors .
Sen. Bernie Sanders , I-Vt. , commissioned the study , which was released Wednesday by the congressional watchdog agency .
The Washington Post was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Sanders , who has run for the Democratic nomination for president , is a leading progressive lawmaker and a consistent critic of corporations .
The GAO analyzed February data from Medicaid agencies in six states and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — known as SNAP , or food stamps — agencies in nine states .
Walmart was the top employer of Medicaid enrollees in three states and one of the top four employers in the remaining three states .
The retailer was the top employer of SNAP recipients in five states and one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remaining four states .
McDonald 's was among the top five employers of Medicaid enrollees in five of six states and SNAP recipients in eight of nine states .
Other notable companies with a large number of employees on federal aid include Amazon , Kroger , Dollar General , and other food service and retail giants .
About 70 % of the 21 million federal aid beneficiaries worked full time , the report found .
`` U.S. taxpayers should not be forced to subsidize some of the largest and most profitable corporations in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statement Wednesday evening .
`` It is time for the owners of Walmart , McDonald 's and other large corporations to get off of welfare and pay their workers a living wage . ''
Walmart recently reported net income of $ 5.14 billion for its most recent quarter , while McDonald 's reported net income of $ 1.76 billion for the same period .
McDonald 's USA said in a statement that the company believes the data from the report was taken out of context and framed in a misleading way , citing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the largest employers in the country .
`` The average starting wage at U.S. corporate-owned restaurants is over $ 10 per hour and exceeds the federal minimum wage .
McDonald 's believes elected leaders have a responsibility to set , debate and change mandated minimum wages and does not lobby against or participate in any activities opposing raising the minimum , '' the company said in a statement .
McDonald 's announced last March that it would no longer lobby against minimum wage hikes .
CEO Chris Kempczinski told CNBC in November @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discussing the minimum wage as he called on Congress to pass another Covid-19 stimulus package .
`` If not for the employment access Walmart and other companies provide , many more people would be dependent on government assistance , '' Walmart spokesperson Anne Hatfield said in a statement .
`` We support efforts to raise the minimum wage while we continue to make investments in our associates . ''
The GAO report comes after Florida voted to increase its minimum wage over the next six years until it reaches $ 15 an hour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ approve a $ 15-an-hour minimum wage and the second-most populous state to do so .
President-elect Joe Biden supports a $ 15 federal minimum wage .
The federal minimum rate has remained at $ 7.25 per hour for more than a decade .
Earlier this year , Costco , Amazon and Target raised their minimum pay to $ 15 per hour .
On Wednesday , Starbucks announced it would raise wages for its baristas .

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Walmart and McDonald's are among the top employers of beneficiaries of federal aid programs like Medicaid and food stamps, according to a study by the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office. The question of how much taxpayers contribute to maintaining basic living standards for employees at some of the nation's largest low-wage companies has long been a flashpoint in the debate over minimum wage laws and the ongoing effort to unionize these sectors. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., commissioned the study, which was released Wednesday by the congressional watchdog agency. The Washington Post was the first to report on the data. Sanders, who has run for the Democratic nomination for president, is a leading progressive lawmaker and a consistent critic of corporations. The GAO analyzed February data from Medicaid agencies in six states and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — known as SNAP, or food stamps — agencies in nine states. Walmart was the top employer of Medicaid enrollees in three states and one of the top four employers in the remaining three states. The retailer was the top employer of SNAP recipients in five states and one of the top four employers in the remaining four states.
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cnbc--2020-11-19--Trump campaign loses 3 cases challenging ballots after dropping its lawsuit in Michigan

Wayne County Board of Canvassers Chair Monica Palmer , left , talks with Vice Chair Jonathan Kinloch before the board 's Tuesday , Nov. 17 , 2020 meeting in Detroit .
President Donald Trump 's reelection campaign on Thursday saw losses in three lawsuits challenging ballots related to President-elect Joe Biden 's projected election victory , hours after it dropped its own federal suit in Michigan that sought to block the certification of Detroit-area ballots .
Th trio of defeats came on the same day as Trump 's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani claimed at a press conference , without evidence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a victory in the election .
The losses make it even more unlikely that Trump can overcome already long odds of invalidating enough votes , in enough states , to overturn Biden 's win in the race for the White House .
In Pennsylvania , the Trump campaign lost its appeal in the Court of Common Pleas of a decision by the Bucks County Board of Elections to allow the count of certain mail-in ballots there .
In Arizona , the Maricopa County Court dismissed a lawsuit by the state Republican Party that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Arizona 's election results , and also denied a bid to have Maricopa County barred from certifying its election results .
And in Georgia , the attorney L. Lin Wood saw a federal judge , who was appointed by Trump last year , reject his request to block the state from certifying its vote tally , which Biden is projected to win , as in Pennsylvania and Arizona .
Judge Steven Grimberg said he was unwilling to block the certification of millions of votes in Georgia , saying it `` would breed confusion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the claims from the campaign had `` no basis either in fact or law , '' according to a New York Times reporter covering the hearing .
The 0-3 result for Trump 's campaign on Thursday came on the heels of its decision to drop the federal lawsuit in Michigan , which had sought to stop the certification of ballots in Wayne County , Michigan .
And it came after the campaign and its allies had already lost or withdrew 29 other post-election legal cases , according to the Democracydocket.com , which is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , election officials from both parties , and even officials within Trump 's own administration , have all reaffirmed that claims of widespread voter fraud are categorically false , '' said Biden campaign spokesman Michael Gwin .
Gwin decried the `` absurdity of Donald Trump 's thoroughly discredited claims of voter fraud . ''
Biden is projected to win 306 votes in the Electoral College , 36 more than needed to win the presidency .
Trump would have to invalidate the projected popular votes of several states to reverse the Democrat 's victory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ evidence of enough improper ballots in even a single state to overturn its current results .
A lawyer for Trump 's campaign said the Michigan case was being withdrawn because that county 's board of canvassers `` met and declined to certify the results of the presidential election . ''
But that statement is false : The board voted to certify the results , after an outcry over Republican members who initially voted not to certify .
Those two GOP members now say they want to rescind their votes .
But state officials @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the certification is official .
Giuliani said the withdrawal came `` as a direct result of achieving the relief we sought : to stop the election in Wayne County from being prematurely certified before residents can be assured that every legal vote has been counted and every illegal vote has not been counted . ''
But David Fink , a lawyer for the city of Detroit in the lawsuit , told CNBC , `` They can put whatever spin they want on it .
They dismissed the case because they were going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rescission of those votes has absolutely no legal significance , '' Fink said .
`` The canvassing board made its decision and the votes will now be reviewed by the state canvassing board . ''
Trump claimed in a tweet later Thursday that his campaign withdrew the suit because `` we won ! ''
even though the campaign did not win .
The Trump campaign 's federal lawsuit had attempted to stop Wayne County , which contains the city of Detroit , from certifying its election results until swaths of ballots were cut @ @ @ @ @ @ @ include `` unlawfully cast ballots '' and certain mail-in ballots received after Election Day , as well as votes tabulated solely using the Dominion software program .
Wayne County is the most populous area in Michigan , and voted overwhelmingly for Biden over Trump — 68 % to 31 % , respectively .

Wayne County Board of Canvassers Chair Monica Palmer, left, talks with Vice Chair Jonathan Kinloch before the board's Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020 meeting in Detroit.
President Donald Trump's reelection campaign on Thursday saw losses in three lawsuits challenging ballots related to President-elect Joe Biden's projected election victory, hours after it dropped its own federal suit in Michigan that sought to block the certification of Detroit-area ballots.
Th trio of defeats came on the same day as Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani claimed at a press conference, without evidence, that widespread fraud had denied Trump a victory in the election.
The losses make it even more unlikely that Trump can overcome already long odds of invalidating enough votes, in enough states, to overturn Biden's win in the race for the White House.
In Pennsylvania, the Trump campaign lost its appeal in the Court of Common Pleas of a decision by the Bucks County Board of Elections to allow the count of certain mail-in ballots there.
In Arizona, the Maricopa County Court dismissed a lawsuit by the state Republican Party that had sought to expand an audit of Arizona's election results, and also denied a bid to have Maricopa County barred from certifying its election results.
And in Georgia, the attorney L. Lin Wood saw a federal judge, who was appointed by Trump last year, reject his request to block the state from certifying its vote tally, which Biden is projected to win, as in Pennsylvania and Arizona.
Judge Steven Grimberg said he was unwilling to block the certification of millions of votes in Georgia, saying it "would breed confusion and potential disenfranchisement."
Grimberg said the claims from the campaign had "no basis either in fact or law," according to a New York Times reporter covering the hearing.
The 0-3 result for Trump's campaign on Thursday came on the heels of its decision to drop the federal lawsuit in Michigan, which had sought to stop the certification of ballots in Wayne County, Michigan.
And it came after the campaign and its allies had already lost or withdrew 29 other post-election legal cases, according to the Democracydocket.com, which is tracking such cases.
"Numerous courts, election officials from both parties, and even officials within Trump's own administration, have all reaffirmed that claims of widespread voter fraud are categorically false," said Biden campaign spokesman Michael Gwin.
Gwin decried the "absurdity of Donald Trump's thoroughly discredited claims of voter fraud."
Biden is projected to win 306 votes in the Electoral College, 36 more than needed to win the presidency. Trump would have to invalidate the projected popular votes of several states to reverse the Democrat's victory. Legal observers say there is not evidence of enough improper ballots in even a single state to overturn its current results.
A lawyer for Trump's campaign said the Michigan case was being withdrawn because that county's board of canvassers "met and declined to certify the results of the presidential election."
But that statement is false: The board voted to certify the results, after an outcry over Republican members who initially voted not to certify.
Those two GOP members now say they want to rescind their votes. But state officials say that is not possible, and that the certification is official.
Giuliani said the withdrawal came "as a direct result of achieving the relief we sought: to stop the election in Wayne County from being prematurely certified before residents can be assured that every legal vote has been counted and every illegal vote has not been counted."
But David Fink, a lawyer for the city of Detroit in the lawsuit, told CNBC, "They can put whatever spin they want on it. They dismissed the case because they were going to lose."
"The so-called rescission of those votes has absolutely no legal significance," Fink said. "The canvassing board made its decision and the votes will now be reviewed by the state canvassing board."
Trump claimed in a tweet later Thursday that his campaign withdrew the suit because "we won!" even though the campaign did not win.
The Trump campaign's federal lawsuit had attempted to stop Wayne County, which contains the city of Detroit, from certifying its election results until swaths of ballots were cut from the final tally. Those would include "unlawfully cast ballots" and certain mail-in ballots received after Election Day, as well as votes tabulated solely using the Dominion software program.
Wayne County is the most populous area in Michigan, and voted overwhelmingly for Biden over Trump — 68% to 31%, respectively.


cnbc--2020-11-19--Chamber of Commerce CEO Tom Donohue urges Trump to not delay transition to Biden 'a moment longer'

Thomas Donohue , president and chief executive officer of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce , speaks during a State of American Business address in Washington , D.C .
The CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce , the powerful business lobbying group that long has backed Republican presidents , says President Donald Trump `` should not delay the transition '' to President-elect Joe Biden `` a moment longer . ''
Chamber of Commerce chief Tom Donohue pointedly called Biden the `` president-elect '' in a statement to media outlet Axios.com that urged Trump to allow federal officials to begin the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ president .
`` President-elect Biden and the team around him have a wealth of executive branch experience that should allow them to hit the ground running , '' Donohue told the news site .
Donohue also said that `` while the Trump administration can continue litigating to confirm election outcomes , for the sake of Americans ' safety and well-being , it should not delay the transition a moment longer . ''
A Chamber of Commerce spokeswoman referred CNBC to Donohue 's remarks to Axios when asked for comment from him .
Donohue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than any other entity in the United States , a whopping $ 59.3 million this year , according to the political spending tracking site OpenSecrets.org .
While the group 's political action committee increased its donations to Democratic candidates this year , its donations to Republicans were three times as much , according to OpenSecrets .

Thomas Donohue, president and chief executive officer of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, speaks during a State of American Business address in Washington, D.C.
The CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the powerful business lobbying group that long has backed Republican presidents, says President Donald Trump "should not delay the transition" to President-elect Joe Biden "a moment longer."
Chamber of Commerce chief Tom Donohue pointedly called Biden the "president-elect" in a statement to media outlet Axios.com that urged Trump to allow federal officials to begin the transition process to the former Democratic vice president.
"President-elect Biden and the team around him have a wealth of executive branch experience that should allow them to hit the ground running," Donohue told the news site.
Donohue also said that "while the Trump administration can continue litigating to confirm election outcomes, for the sake of Americans' safety and well-being, it should not delay the transition a moment longer."
A Chamber of Commerce spokeswoman referred CNBC to Donohue's remarks to Axios when asked for comment from him.
Donohue's group spends more money on lobbying than any other entity in the United States, a whopping $59.3 million this year, according to the political spending tracking site OpenSecrets.org. While the group's political action committee increased its donations to Democratic candidates this year, its donations to Republicans were three times as much, according to OpenSecrets.


cnbc--2020-11-19--Trump has no legal or political path to remain in office, says Gore recount lawyer

Attorney David Boies , who represented former Vice President Al Gore in the 2000 election recount fight , told CNBC on Thursday that President Donald Trump 's efforts to challenge the election results are futile .
When Jan. 20 rolls around , President-elect Joe Biden will be sworn in , Boies said in an interview on `` Squawk Box . ''
Trump has refused to concede the race to Biden , despite numerous media organizations including NBC News calling the election almost two weeks ago .
`` There is no way that Trump can overturn these election results , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ York City-based law firm Boies Schiller Flexner .
He has donated to Biden 's campaign .
Trump 's campaign has waged a flurry of legal fights in key battleground states related to the voting process or the vote counting .
On Wednesday , it filed for a partial recount to challenge Biden 's victory in Wisconsin .
And on Twitter , the president has been falsely claiming he won the election and asserting — without presenting evidence — that rampant voter fraud occurred across the United States .
The president also fired a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defended the election 's integrity .
And as recently as Wednesday , in an appearance on Fox News , White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany referenced a `` second Trump administration '' when discussing plans to combat the coronavirus pandemic .
The election results have not been finalized yet , and the Electoral College has yet to officially cast its ballots .
That vote is set for Dec. 14 .
Boies said he was confident there were no avenues for Trump to hold onto power beyond Inauguration Day .
`` There simply is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ path , not a political path and , as I say , certainly not a military coup path — for President Trump to remain in office , '' Boies said .
People can continue to speculate about what may happen , Boies acknowledged .
`` But even the speculation ends with the same result , which is President Biden being ... [ inaugurated ] Jan .
20 . ''
Boies defended Trump 's right to take election disputes to court , as his one-time client , Gore , did in the razor-thin 2000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Florida went all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court , which ultimately overturned a decision from the Florida Supreme Court that ordered a recount of the votes .
Gore followed by conceding the presidential race to then-Texas Gov .
George W. Bush .
Boies said he was concerned by Trump 's efforts to make baseless claims of widespread fraud , describing them as an `` unfortunate '' attempt to undermine democracy .
He recently authored an op-ed in The Washington Post alongside Bush 's recount lawyer , Theodore Olson , that asserted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in favor of Biden .
The difference between Trump 's legal efforts in the 2020 election and the Bush-Gore race , they wrote , is that in 2000 , it came down to just over 500 votes in a single state .
This time , the margins in key swing states such as Arizona and Michigan are larger than that , according to Boies and Olson .
`` Evidence of systemic or widespread fraud or miscounting in those states has simply not been found , and recounts rarely , if ever , change @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a few hundred votes , '' they wrote .
`` The sooner that Trump and his supporters accept the election result , the better it will be for the nation , Boies and Olson added .
The White House referred CNBC to the Trump campaign for comment on Boies ' remarks .
In a statement to CNBC , Trump campaign senior legal advisor Jenna Ellis said its `` strategy remains focused on ensuring that every legal vote is counted and every illegal vote is not . ''
`` We believe when that occurs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have won the election , '' Ellis said in an emailed statement .
`` Every American deserves confidence in our elections — those who voted for the President and those who voted for Joe Biden . ''

Attorney David Boies, who represented former Vice President Al Gore in the 2000 election recount fight, told CNBC on Thursday that President Donald Trump's efforts to challenge the election results are futile.
When Jan. 20 rolls around, President-elect Joe Biden will be sworn in, Boies said in an interview on "Squawk Box." Trump has refused to concede the race to Biden, despite numerous media organizations including NBC News calling the election almost two weeks ago.
"There is no way that Trump can overturn these election results," said Boies, chairman of the New York City-based law firm Boies Schiller Flexner. He has donated to Biden's campaign.
Trump's campaign has waged a flurry of legal fights in key battleground states related to the voting process or the vote counting. On Wednesday, it filed for a partial recount to challenge Biden's victory in Wisconsin. And on Twitter, the president has been falsely claiming he won the election and asserting — without presenting evidence — that rampant voter fraud occurred across the United States.
The president also fired a top federal cybersecurity official who had repeatedly defended the election's integrity. And as recently as Wednesday, in an appearance on Fox News, White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany referenced a "second Trump administration" when discussing plans to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
The election results have not been finalized yet, and the Electoral College has yet to officially cast its ballots. That vote is set for Dec. 14.
Boies said he was confident there were no avenues for Trump to hold onto power beyond Inauguration Day.
"There simply is not a path — not a legal path, not a political path and, as I say, certainly not a military coup path — for President Trump to remain in office," Boies said. People can continue to speculate about what may happen, Boies acknowledged. "But even the speculation ends with the same result, which is President Biden being ... [inaugurated] Jan. 20."
Boies defended Trump's right to take election disputes to court, as his one-time client, Gore, did in the razor-thin 2000 election. Challenges to the results in Florida went all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, which ultimately overturned a decision from the Florida Supreme Court that ordered a recount of the votes. Gore followed by conceding the presidential race to then-Texas Gov. George W. Bush.
Boies said he was concerned by Trump's efforts to make baseless claims of widespread fraud, describing them as an "unfortunate" attempt to undermine democracy. He recently authored an op-ed in The Washington Post alongside Bush's recount lawyer, Theodore Olson, that asserted there is a "clear outcome" in favor of Biden.
The difference between Trump's legal efforts in the 2020 election and the Bush-Gore race, they wrote, is that in 2000, it came down to just over 500 votes in a single state. This time, the margins in key swing states such as Arizona and Michigan are larger than that, according to Boies and Olson.
"Evidence of systemic or widespread fraud or miscounting in those states has simply not been found, and recounts rarely, if ever, change the outcome of elections by more than a few hundred votes," they wrote. "The sooner that Trump and his supporters accept the election result, the better it will be for the nation, Boies and Olson added.
The White House referred CNBC to the Trump campaign for comment on Boies' remarks. In a statement to CNBC, Trump campaign senior legal advisor Jenna Ellis said its "strategy remains focused on ensuring that every legal vote is counted and every illegal vote is not."
"We believe when that occurs, President Trump will be proven to have won the election," Ellis said in an emailed statement. "Every American deserves confidence in our elections — those who voted for the President and those who voted for Joe Biden."


cnbc--2020-11-20--Jared Kushner confidant Ken Kurson in plea negotiations with prosecutors in cyberstalking case, fili

Jared Kushner confidant Ken Kurson in plea negotiations with prosecutors in cyberstalking case, filing says

Ken Kurson and Jared Kushner attend The New York Observer Celebrates Robert Kurson 's New Book PIRATE HUNTERS at The Rusty Knot on June 15 , 2015 in New York City .
Ken Kurson , a confidant of President Donald Trump 's son-in-law and senior White House adviser Jared Kushner , is in plea negotiations with federal prosecutors who last month charged him with cyberstalking three people , a court filing Friday indicated .
In a joint filing by the political consultant Kurson , his lawyer , and prosecutors in Brooklyn , New York , federal court , the parties @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a judge to extend the deadline for the filing of either an indictment or another type of charging document typically used when a defendant has agreed to plead guilty .
`` They are engaged in plea negotiations , which they believe are likely to result in a disposition of this case without trial , '' the filing said .
However , it is possible that the case could be resolved without a guilty plea by Kurson , who is free on $ 100,000 bond , either because he opts to go to trial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to participate in a pretrial diversion program , such as anger management .
U.S. Magistrate Judge Ramon Reyes agreed to the request , which extends the filing deadline from Dec. 4 to Feb. 4 .
Marc Mukasey , Kurson 's defense lawyer , declined to comment , as did John Marzulli , a spokesman for the U.S. Attorney 's Office for the Eastern District of New York .
Kurson , who was editor of the New York Observer newspaper when Kushner owned it , is accused of repeatedly visiting his victims at work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and `` malicious cyber activity . ''
While he was editor , Kurson advised the then-presidential candidate Trump for a speech that he delivered to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee in 2016 .
Kurson later sat in the Trump family box at the Republican National Convention that year .
More recently , he founded a news website , Modern Consensus , which focuses on cryptocurrency and blockchain technology .
He also serves on the board of the cryptocurrency company Ripple .
The Maplewood , New Jersey , resident , was arrested on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years after he withdrew his name from consideration for a Trump administration appointment to the board of the National Endowment for the Humanities .
The New York Times reported in July 2018 that two doctors at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York accused Kurson of harassment and that the FBI was notified about their claims as the agency conducted a background check of Kurson for the board seat .
The background check led directly to the criminal complaint against him .
The complaint says Kurson blamed one victim , with whom he had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , `` for the dissolution of his marriage . ''
The second victim was a co-worker and supervisor of the first victim .
The third victim was married to the second victim and worked for a news publication , the complaint says .
The complaint also says FBI agents found evidence that between September 2015 and December 2015 , Kurson accessed the email and social media accounts of two of the victims without their knowledge and installed keystroke logging spyware on one victim 's computer .
There was also evidence that Kurson contacted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ include a `` false allegation of improper contact with a minor , '' according to the complaint .
He used the aliases `` Jayden Wagner '' and `` Eddie Train '' in making the false claims , the complaint said .
It also said that in his 2018 questionnaire for a background check by the FBI for his would-be board appointment , `` Kurson made multiple false statements and misrepresentations , including falsely certifying that he had never used any other names or aliases . ''
It is a federal crime to lie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time of Kurson 's arrest , his lawyer Mukasey said , `` Ken Kurson is an honorable man , a loving dad , and a brilliant writer .
This case is hardly the stuff of a federal criminal prosecution . ''
`` He will get past it , '' Mukasey said .

Ken Kurson and Jared Kushner attend The New York Observer Celebrates Robert Kurson's New Book PIRATE HUNTERS at The Rusty Knot on June 15, 2015 in New York City.
Ken Kurson, a confidant of President Donald Trump's son-in-law and senior White House adviser Jared Kushner, is in plea negotiations with federal prosecutors who last month charged him with cyberstalking three people, a court filing Friday indicated.
In a joint filing by the political consultant Kurson, his lawyer, and prosecutors in Brooklyn, New York, federal court, the parties cited those plea talks as they asked a judge to extend the deadline for the filing of either an indictment or another type of charging document typically used when a defendant has agreed to plead guilty.
"They are engaged in plea negotiations, which they believe are likely to result in a disposition of this case without trial," the filing said.
However, it is possible that the case could be resolved without a guilty plea by Kurson, who is free on $100,000 bond, either because he opts to go to trial, or because he would be allowed to participate in a pretrial diversion program, such as anger management.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Ramon Reyes agreed to the request, which extends the filing deadline from Dec. 4 to Feb. 4.
Marc Mukasey, Kurson's defense lawyer, declined to comment, as did John Marzulli, a spokesman for the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York.
Kurson, who was editor of the New York Observer newspaper when Kushner owned it, is accused of repeatedly visiting his victims at work, making false complaints with their employers and "malicious cyber activity."
While he was editor, Kurson advised the then-presidential candidate Trump for a speech that he delivered to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee in 2016. Kurson later sat in the Trump family box at the Republican National Convention that year.
More recently, he founded a news website, Modern Consensus, which focuses on cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. He also serves on the board of the cryptocurrency company Ripple.
The Maplewood, New Jersey, resident, was arrested on a criminal complaint in October, two years after he withdrew his name from consideration for a Trump administration appointment to the board of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
The New York Times reported in July 2018 that two doctors at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York accused Kurson of harassment and that the FBI was notified about their claims as the agency conducted a background check of Kurson for the board seat. The background check led directly to the criminal complaint against him.
The complaint says Kurson blamed one victim, with whom he had been friends for more than two decades, "for the dissolution of his marriage."
The second victim was a co-worker and supervisor of the first victim. The third victim was married to the second victim and worked for a news publication, the complaint says.
The complaint also says FBI agents found evidence that between September 2015 and December 2015, Kurson accessed the email and social media accounts of two of the victims without their knowledge and installed keystroke logging spyware on one victim's computer.
There was also evidence that Kurson contacted victims' employers to make claims that include a "false allegation of improper contact with a minor," according to the complaint.
He used the aliases "Jayden Wagner" and "Eddie Train" in making the false claims, the complaint said.
It also said that in his 2018 questionnaire for a background check by the FBI for his would-be board appointment, "Kurson made multiple false statements and misrepresentations, including falsely certifying that he had never used any other names or aliases." It is a federal crime to lie on such a questionnaire.
At the time of Kurson's arrest, his lawyer Mukasey said, "Ken Kurson is an honorable man, a loving dad, and a brilliant writer. This case is hardly the stuff of a federal criminal prosecution."
"He will get past it," Mukasey said.


cnbc--2020-11-20--Georgia certifies election results confirming that Biden beat Trump

Georgia Secretary of State Ben Raffensperger holds a press conference on the status of ballot counting on November 6 , @ @ @ @ @ .
The secretary of state of Georgia on Friday officially certified the results of its @ @ @ @ @ that President-elect Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump .
That outcome was expected after hand @ @ @ @ @ the victory of Biden , the Democratic former vice president .
`` I believe that @ @ @ @ @ presented today are correct , '' said Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger earlier Friday .
@ @ @ @ @ will of the people , '' said Raffensperger , who like Trump is a Republican @ @ @ @ @ of Georgia 's votes , compared to 49.3 % for Trump , according to the @ @ @ @ @ margin of victory for Biden was almost exactly 12,000 votes .

Georgia Secretary of State Ben Raffensperger holds a press conference on the status of ballot counting on November 6, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia.
The secretary of state of Georgia on Friday officially certified the results of its presidential election race, confirming that President-elect Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump.
That outcome was expected after hand ballot recount on Thursday confirmed the victory of Biden, the Democratic former vice president.
"I believe that the numbers that we have presented today are correct," said Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger earlier Friday.
"The numbers reflect the will of the people," said Raffensperger, who like Trump is a Republican.
Biden won 49.5% of Georgia's votes, compared to 49.3% for Trump, according to the current official tallies. The margin of victory for Biden was almost exactly 12,000 votes.


cnbc--2020-11-20--Biden will rejoin the Paris Climate Accord. Here's what happens next

President-elect Joe Biden will reenter the U.S. into the Paris Climate Agreement , the global pact forged five years ago among nearly 200 nations to avoid the worst impacts of climate change .
The move will come after President Donald Trump formally withdrew the country from the climate change agreement on Nov. 4 , which was the earliest possible date under its terms .
Biden said he will bring the U.S. back into the accord as early as February .
Here 's a look at what rejoining means for the U.S. and the world and what could happen next .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ official U.S. exit from the accord further isolated Washington from the rest of the world , it wo n't necessarily have an immediate impact on international efforts to mitigate climate change and implement the framework of the agreement .
However , nearly every country in the world is part of the agreement .
Of the 195 countries that signed the agreement , 189 countries officially adopted the accord , and no other country besides the U.S. has abandoned it .
`` Since the U.S. has one of the biggest economies in the world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ change , it is incredibly important that the U.S. return to the Paris agreement , '' said Cornell University climate scientist Natalie Mahowald , a lead author of the 2018 U.N. report on climate change .
The pact is a nonbinding agreement among nations to reduce emissions and keep the increase in global temperatures well below 2 degrees Celsius , or 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit , compared with preindustrial levels .
Global temperatures have already risen 1.2 C , or 2.2 F , since preindustrial levels , and the atmosphere is on track to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2.7 F , over the next two decades .
Warming at 2 degrees Celsius could trigger an international food crisis in coming years , according to a 2019 report from the U.N. 's scientific panel on climate change .
The general consensus among scientists is that the climate targets that countries are attempting to meet under the Paris accord are not sufficient .
The next round of U.N. climate talks is set to take place in Glasgow , Scotland , in November 2021 , when countries are expected to submit new , more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be on the U.S. How the U.S. will rejoin The U.S. is the world 's second-largest emitter of greenhouse gases behind China and is seen as key in the global effort to reduce the effects of climate change .
`` U.S. leadership and the U.S.-China bilateral agreement to cut CO2 emissions were key to getting the Paris agreement on track , '' said Mahowald .
`` Continued U.S. involvement and leadership is key to any effort to stop climate change . ''
Upon rejoining , the U.S. will likely be expected to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the Obama administration 's goal and a concrete plan to reduce domestic emissions from the power and energy sector .
More broadly , the U.S. will have to rebuild trust with other nations in the agreement , especially after Trump 's legacy of climate change denial and his official withdrawal from the accord .
Trump 's rollbacks of a slew of environmental regulations and exit from the agreement shocked international allies and scientists .
It also prompted some U.S. states , cities and corporations to part ways with the administration and move @ @ @ @ @ @ @ For instance , 75 CEOs last year urged Trump to stay in the accord .
Major corporations including Apple , Google , Goldman Sachs and Royal Dutch Shell signed a statement that argued it would strengthen their competitiveness in global markets and allow the U.S. to be a leader in developing technology that curbs carbon emissions .

WILMINGTON, DE - NOVEMBER 19: President-elect Joe Biden answers a reporter question after he delivered remarks at the Queen in Wilmington, Delaware on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020. (Photo by Salwan Georges/The Washington Post via Getty Images) The Washington Post | The Washington Post | Getty Images
President-elect Joe Biden will reenter the U.S. into the Paris Climate Agreement, the global pact forged five years ago among nearly 200 nations to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. The move will come after President Donald Trump formally withdrew the country from the climate change agreement on Nov. 4, which was the earliest possible date under its terms. Biden said he will bring the U.S. back into the accord as early as February. Here's a look at what rejoining means for the U.S. and the world and what could happen next.
What the Paris Agreement does
While the official U.S. exit from the accord further isolated Washington from the rest of the world, it won't necessarily have an immediate impact on international efforts to mitigate climate change and implement the framework of the agreement. However, nearly every country in the world is part of the agreement. Of the 195 countries that signed the agreement, 189 countries officially adopted the accord, and no other country besides the U.S. has abandoned it. "Since the U.S. has one of the biggest economies in the world and has contributed the most to climate change, it is incredibly important that the U.S. return to the Paris agreement," said Cornell University climate scientist Natalie Mahowald, a lead author of the 2018 U.N. report on climate change. The pact is a nonbinding agreement among nations to reduce emissions and keep the increase in global temperatures well below 2 degrees Celsius, or 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit, compared with preindustrial levels. Global temperatures have already risen 1.2 C, or 2.2 F, since preindustrial levels, and the atmosphere is on track to warm up by 1.5 C, or 2.7 F, over the next two decades. Warming at 2 degrees Celsius could trigger an international food crisis in coming years, according to a 2019 report from the U.N.'s scientific panel on climate change. The general consensus among scientists is that the climate targets that countries are attempting to meet under the Paris accord are not sufficient. The next round of U.N. climate talks is set to take place in Glasgow, Scotland, in November 2021, when countries are expected to submit new, more ambitious 2030 targets — and all eyes will be on the U.S.
How the U.S. will rejoin
Rebuilding trust with nations
The U.S. is the world's second-largest emitter of greenhouse gases behind China and is seen as key in the global effort to reduce the effects of climate change. "U.S. leadership and the U.S.-China bilateral agreement to cut CO2 emissions were key to getting the Paris agreement on track," said Mahowald. "Continued U.S. involvement and leadership is key to any effort to stop climate change." Upon rejoining, the U.S. will likely be expected to provide a climate target that is updated from the Obama administration's goal and a concrete plan to reduce domestic emissions from the power and energy sector. More broadly, the U.S. will have to rebuild trust with other nations in the agreement, especially after Trump's legacy of climate change denial and his official withdrawal from the accord. Trump's rollbacks of a slew of environmental regulations and exit from the agreement shocked international allies and scientists. It also prompted some U.S. states, cities and corporations to part ways with the administration and move forward with their own climate plans. For instance, 75 CEOs last year urged Trump to stay in the accord. Major corporations including Apple , Google , Goldman Sachs and Royal Dutch Shell signed a statement that argued it would strengthen their competitiveness in global markets and allow the U.S. to be a leader in developing technology that curbs carbon emissions.
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Globally, the U.S. will have a great deal of work to do to catch up with other nations that have already unveiled bold climate initiatives. China, the world's biggest carbon emitter, has pledged to become carbon neutral by 2060, and the E.U. has vowed to go carbon neutral by 2050. Biden has said that the U.S. will recommit to its emissions reduction goals under the accord and lead the effort to get other countries to improve their climate goals. The former vice president has plans that extend beyond Paris, including a $2 trillion economic plan to invest in a transition from fossil fuels to clean energy, cut carbon emissions from electric power to zero by 2035 and reach net-zero emissions by 2050. "My hope — and expectation — is that President Biden will indeed reenter the Paris Agreement quickly, spearhead a re-energized and much more ambitious U.S. commitment and take an intelligent and responsible role in the global effort," said Appalachian State University environmental sciences professor Gregg Marland, who tracks global carbon emissions.


cnbc--2020-11-20--Here’s what young voters want from Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the next four years

In an election of many firsts , the impact of young voters was pivotal in the presidential race .
`` I voted for the first time ever during this election , '' said University of Southern California 's Keck School of Medicine student Sameer Ahmed .
`` Our collective voices matter now more than ever , and I am very pleased to have seen the increase in young voters for this election . ''
Young voter turnout increased by at least 10 % in the 2020 election compared to 2016 , according to the Center for Information & Research on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Tufts University .
And , they overwhelmingly supported Joe Biden – 61 % of voters age 18-29 cast their ballot for Biden compared to 36 % for Donald Trump .
The electoral map looks a lot more blue if you are just looking at the youth vote .
Abby Kiesa , deputy director of CIRCLE , explained that young people drove the momentum during this election cycle by uplifting conversations about racial justice , acting as poll workers , registering others to vote , and volunteering for campaigns .
`` Many young @ @ @ @ @ @ @ speak strongly for change , '' said Kiesa .
`` The pandemic has hit young people harder in some ways , especially youth of color – who were more likely than all voters in 2020 to miss an event , lose a job or income and know someone who died . ''
There were also major differences between voters by ethnicities .
For young white voters , around 51 % voted for Biden .
While young Black , Asian , and Latino voters supported Biden by larger margins of 87 % , 83 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , according to CIRCLE .
`` From this election , I have learned the importance of the black vote and how critical communities of color were , '' said Brionna Bryant , a graduate student at Ohio State University 's Fisher College of Business .
`` The impact that cities like Detroit , my hometown , Philadelphia and Atlanta created by having record numbers of voter turnout , flipping red states blue , and ultimately helping determine the turnout of the election proves the power we have to influence change . ''
More @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disrupts family finances , it 's forcing college students to think hard about their dreams Here are the issues that matter to young voters in the 2020 election Free college could be a reality under a Biden administration One of the key factors for the record turnout among young voters was social media .
First , a lot of social media outlets worked hard to get out the vote — and make sure young voters were registered .
And , social media , whether it 's TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram or Twitter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people get their news and information and share ideas .
About 28 % of young people reported seeing information about the election on TikTok , up from just 20 % two years ago , according to CIRCLE .
And , it 's not just about reading political news and information , it 's about sharing it .
Two-thirds of students said posting political media online made them feel more empowered – and represented .
`` Social media allowed me to take a stance on what I believed in and who I thought would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allowed me to spread resources to peers and engage in topics about key issues that are important to me , said Bryant .
So , with more young people engaged in the political system , what do they want to see Joe Biden and Kamala Harris deliver on in the next four years ?
What we know about Biden 's plan : President-elect Biden has already announced a coronavirus task force .
He also plans to increase Covid-19 testing , supports a national mask mandate and is focused on distributing vaccines for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ endorsing a national lockdown .
Biden also said he would build on the Affordable Care Act that currently provides more than 20 million Americans with health insurance .
Through the Biden Plan , he wants to give Americans more choices for their health coverage , lower health-care costs and an easier system to navigate .
Students said they want to see President-elect Biden handle the coronavirus pandemic better than President Trump and they want all Americans to have access to health care .
Ahmed , who is majoring in health promotion and disease @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Biden 's team `` has clearly communicated their science-backed plan to combat the Covid-19 pandemic , '' Ahmed said .
`` I believe that this administration will successfully lead the U.S. recovery from the pandemic and various other injustices that plague our nation . ''
Students described the Trump administration 's response to Covid-19 as a `` mishandling of the pandemic , '' especially as Black and Brown Americans have gotten sick and died at far higher rates than white Americans and they 're more likely to be uninsured .
`` Racism infiltrates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people disproportionately lack access to affordable health care and health insurance , '' said Kayla Campbell , a Master of Accounting student at Ohio State University 's Fisher College of Business .
`` The people deserve to be mentally and physically well . ''
Young voters hope that Biden and Harris will provide a fair opportunity for everyone to be as healthy as possible .
`` I have faith that this administration will work to aid the most vulnerable members of our society that slip through the cracks of our broken health-care system @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more equitable nation for all Americans through creating public option health-care plans and investing in care for vulnerable populations , '' said Ahmed .
What we know about Biden 's plan : Biden has pledged to make reforms to the criminal justice system and use the Justice Department to address systemic police misconduct .
He has made racial equality a key pillar of his Build Back Better plan , which includes plans to provide opportunities , resources and investments for Black and Brown entrepreneurs , as well as access to higher education , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He also plans to boost retirement security , ensure fair compensation and promote diversity in leadership across federal agencies .
Students want justice for the killings of George Floyd , Breonna Taylor and others by acts of police brutality .
The want an end to discrimination .
And they want systemic change to help close the racial wealth gap .
About 27 % of young people attended marches or demonstrations this year , up from 16 % in 2018 and 5 % in 2016 , according to a poll by the CIRCLE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in our society and were an integral part of advocating for change .
Many students held Black Lives Matter protests on their campuses , carrying signs that said things like , `` How many were n't filmed ? ''
and `` Silence = Violence . ''
Covid-19 exacerbated the racial wealth gap , hitting Black and Brown communities especially hard .
The U.S. unemployment rate was 6.9 % in October but was 10.8 % for Black workers and 8.8 % for Hispanics , according to the Labor Department .
And , while most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus pandemic , Black- and Latino-owned businesses were hardest hit , according to a report from the National Bureau of Economic Research .
`` To put it frankly , it is appalling that 'the typical white family has eight times the wealth of the typical Black family and five times the wealth of the typical Hispanic family ' as the Federal Reserve Bank emphasizes , '' said Campbell , who is the Student Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Ohio State University .
She added , `` The racial wealth gap needs to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , discriminatory biases , and employment benefit injustices . ''
Alternatively , some students want to see the racial wealth gap addressed from a bottom-up perspective .
The pandemic has accelerated the process of eliminating low-skilled labor jobs , said Cruz Venegas , a Master in Finance student at Ohio State University 's Fischer College of Business .
`` The importance of skilled labor has risen , so , incentives like potential loan forgiveness for completing a degree or trade school can encourage more Americans to pursue a sustainable career , '' said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at least give more people the opportunity to uplift themselves .
This is one example , however simply taxing the hyper wealthy does not solve the foundational issues that often cause the situations we tend to examine . ''
What we know about Biden 's plan : Biden has proposed forgiving $ 10,000 in student debt for all borrowers .
There are currently 42 million Americans with student loans and the average balance is around $ 30,000 , so that would help some students alleviate their debt — but not all .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for those who attended public colleges or historically Black colleges and universities and earn less than $ 125,000 a year .
The cost of higher education is rapidly rising and paying off student debt is a major burden for a staggering number of students .
They are worried about finding jobs after college and being able to afford rent while also paying their bills , including student loans — and saving money for their future .
And , the coronavirus pandemic has made their job search even harder – so student loan forgiveness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Having a huge loan hanging over their heads even in a good economy is a big drag on their path to financial success .
Students want Biden to make good on his pledge to launch a student loan forgiveness plan – and they want him to do it quickly .
Biden 's plan to forgive the rest of the debt for those who attend public colleges or historically Black colleges and earn less than $ 125,000 `` is an effective and honorable plan , which will influence individual and generational wealth in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who is pursuing a career in forensic accounting , would like Biden 's plan for loan forgiveness to be implemented within his first year of being in office .
She would also like to see him expand the federal Pell grant program , which is aimed at helping low-income students pay for school .
These grants are based strictly on financial need and , unlike student loans , they do n't have to be paid back .
`` I would like to see Joe Biden and Kamala Harris deliver on their promise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who can participate in the Pell Grant program and the grant value for individuals already eligible for Pell , '' said Bryant .
`` I believe that debt forgiveness can boost the economy and stimulate growth amongst Americans . ''
What we know about Biden 's plan : The pandemic has driven a massive shift in jobs and industries .
The Brookings Institute estimates that 42 % of jobs lost due to Covid-19 will eventually be gone for good .
Students are graduating into a severe recession where they will have to navigate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says their jobs and economic recovery agenda is to build the economy `` back better than it was before the Covid-19 crisis . ''
Biden 's plan includes tax credits for companies that create new jobs in the U.S. and a tax penalty for companies that move operations offshore that make products that are brought back to the U.S. Moody 's analysis estimates that 18.6 million jobs will be created during Biden 's first term , helping to boost household income and drive down the unemployment rate .
Biden is also planning to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ small businesses , and communities .
Students want to know that they 're going to be able to get a job when the graduate as they launch their adult lives .
They 're also worried about the economy and the coronavirus pandemic .
`` I hope to pay off my student loans and assist my mom with her homeownership also .
I have aspirations to enter the job market with a level of financial security , '' Campbell said .
`` I hope this administration will make wealth , health , and other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in America . ''
Philip Goodrich , a Chapman University student and president of the school 's Student Government Association , noted that getting the coronavirus under control is key to getting a healthy economy – and the job opportunities that come with it .
`` We can not have a stabilized economy until we get a grip on the virus , '' Goodrich said .
`` Biden and Harris promise to listen to public health experts , advocate for economic aid to help businesses and families , and promote practices , such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in testing , to get the economy back up and running in a safe manner . ''
Venegas said he does not want to see another shut down of the economy .
`` Shutting down the economy a second time shows uncertainty about the future which will cause a second wave of panic that will negatively impact most businesses and the overall job market , '' Venegas said .
`` Although I have employment lined up post-grad , the reopening of the economy will be critical to the industry I will be entering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bryant said .
`` It will also be crucial for other students who have had difficulty being recruited during this time . ''
In a critical year for politics , many students said they voted for change this 2020 election — and for change to happen soon .
They are hopeful for the future but will also be holding the Biden administration accountable .
`` I am most looking forward to a change in the overall culture and political environment in the United States , '' Goodrich said .
`` For the past @ @ @ @ @ @ @ divisiveness , hate , and a false notion of American exceptionalism .
I am optimistic that President-elect Biden will bring us back to an era of respect and civility , but this is a task that will take time and collective effort . ''
What does this mean for the 2024 election ?
Gen Z will be tasked with the responsibility to sustain monumental change .
`` We 've seen many indicators that Gen Z is extremely engaged , mobilizing friends and have an urgency to drive change .
Sustaining engagement requires support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and philanthropy will support the organizations that provide opportunities for young people to get engaged and work on issues facing communities . ''
Kiesa said , `` There 's a lot more that election administrators , teachers , households and families can do to bring more and more diverse young people into democracy .
When more young people are involved entire communities benefit . ''
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CNBC's "College Voices 2020" is a series written by CNBC fall interns from universities across the country about coming of age, getting their college education and launching their careers during these extraordinary times. Colette Ngo is a senior at Chapman University double majoring in broadcast journalism and business administration. The series is edited by Cindy Perman.
Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden and U.S. Senator and Democratic candidate for Vice President Kamala Harris celebrate outside the Chase Center after Biden accepted the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination during the largely virtual 2020 Democratic National Convention, in Wilmington, Delaware, U.S., August 20, 2020. Kevin Lemarque | Reuters
In an election of many firsts, the impact of young voters was pivotal in the presidential race. "I voted for the first time ever during this election," said University of Southern California's Keck School of Medicine student Sameer Ahmed. "Our collective voices matter now more than ever, and I am very pleased to have seen the increase in young voters for this election." Young voter turnout increased by at least 10% in the 2020 election compared to 2016, according to the Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) at Tufts University. And, they overwhelmingly supported Joe Biden – 61% of voters age 18-29 cast their ballot for Biden compared to 36% for Donald Trump. The electoral map looks a lot more blue if you are just looking at the youth vote.
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Abby Kiesa, deputy director of CIRCLE, explained that young people drove the momentum during this election cycle by uplifting conversations about racial justice, acting as poll workers, registering others to vote, and volunteering for campaigns. "Many young people overcame incredible challenges this year to speak strongly for change," said Kiesa. "The pandemic has hit young people harder in some ways, especially youth of color – who were more likely than all voters in 2020 to miss an event, lose a job or income and know someone who died." There were also major differences between voters by ethnicities. For young white voters, around 51% voted for Biden. While young Black, Asian, and Latino voters supported Biden by larger margins of 87%, 83%, and 73%, respectively, according to CIRCLE. "From this election, I have learned the importance of the black vote and how critical communities of color were," said Brionna Bryant, a graduate student at Ohio State University's Fisher College of Business. "The impact that cities like Detroit, my hometown, Philadelphia and Atlanta created by having record numbers of voter turnout, flipping red states blue, and ultimately helping determine the turnout of the election proves the power we have to influence change." More from Invest in You:
As Covid disrupts family finances, it's forcing college students to think hard about their dreams
Here are the issues that matter to young voters in the 2020 election
Free college could be a reality under a Biden administration One of the key factors for the record turnout among young voters was social media. First, a lot of social media outlets worked hard to get out the vote — and make sure young voters were registered. And, social media, whether it's TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram or Twitter, is where a lot of young people get their news and information and share ideas. About 28% of young people reported seeing information about the election on TikTok, up from just 20% two years ago, according to CIRCLE. And, it's not just about reading political news and information, it's about sharing it. Two-thirds of students said posting political media online made them feel more empowered – and represented. "Social media allowed me to take a stance on what I believed in and who I thought would be the best candidate, also it allowed me to spread resources to peers and engage in topics about key issues that are important to me, said Bryant. So, with more young people engaged in the political system, what do they want to see Joe Biden and Kamala Harris deliver on in the next four years?
Health care
What we know about Biden's plan: President-elect Biden has already announced a coronavirus task force. He also plans to increase Covid-19 testing, supports a national mask mandate and is focused on distributing vaccines for the coronavirus. He has steered clear of endorsing a national lockdown. Biden also said he would build on the Affordable Care Act that currently provides more than 20 million Americans with health insurance. Through the Biden Plan, he wants to give Americans more choices for their health coverage, lower health-care costs and an easier system to navigate. What students want: Students said they want to see President-elect Biden handle the coronavirus pandemic better than President Trump and they want all Americans to have access to health care. Ahmed, who is majoring in health promotion and disease prevention, expressed confidence in Biden. Biden's team "has clearly communicated their science-backed plan to combat the Covid-19 pandemic," Ahmed said. "I believe that this administration will successfully lead the U.S. recovery from the pandemic and various other injustices that plague our nation." Students described the Trump administration's response to Covid-19 as a "mishandling of the pandemic," especially as Black and Brown Americans have gotten sick and died at far higher rates than white Americans and they're more likely to be uninsured. "Racism infiltrates our health-care system as Black and Brown people disproportionately lack access to affordable health care and health insurance," said Kayla Campbell, a Master of Accounting student at Ohio State University's Fisher College of Business. "The people deserve to be mentally and physically well." Young voters hope that Biden and Harris will provide a fair opportunity for everyone to be as healthy as possible. "I have faith that this administration will work to aid the most vulnerable members of our society that slip through the cracks of our broken health-care system, as well as make this a more equitable nation for all Americans through creating public option health-care plans and investing in care for vulnerable populations," said Ahmed.
Racial wealth gap
What we know about Biden's plan: Biden has pledged to make reforms to the criminal justice system and use the Justice Department to address systemic police misconduct. He has made racial equality a key pillar of his Build Back Better plan, which includes plans to provide opportunities, resources and investments for Black and Brown entrepreneurs, as well as access to higher education, relief from student debt and affordable housing. He also plans to boost retirement security, ensure fair compensation and promote diversity in leadership across federal agencies. What students want: Students want justice for the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and others by acts of police brutality. The want an end to discrimination. And they want systemic change to help close the racial wealth gap. About 27% of young people attended marches or demonstrations this year, up from 16% in 2018 and 5% in 2016, according to a poll by the CIRCLE. They're fed up with inequity in our society and were an integral part of advocating for change. Many students held Black Lives Matter protests on their campuses, carrying signs that said things like, "How many weren't filmed?" and "Silence = Violence."
A student holds a sign that says, "How many weren't filmed?" during a protest of the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and others on the campus of Chapman University in Orange, CA. Photo: Orion Huang
Covid-19 exacerbated the racial wealth gap, hitting Black and Brown communities especially hard. The U.S. unemployment rate was 6.9% in October but was 10.8% for Black workers and 8.8% for Hispanics, according to the Labor Department. And, while most small businesses took a hit during the coronavirus pandemic, Black- and Latino-owned businesses were hardest hit, according to a report from the National Bureau of Economic Research. "To put it frankly, it is appalling that 'the typical white family has eight times the wealth of the typical Black family and five times the wealth of the typical Hispanic family' as the Federal Reserve Bank emphasizes," said Campbell, who is the Student Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Ohio State University. She added, "The racial wealth gap needs to decrease through the eradication of systemic barriers, discriminatory biases, and employment benefit injustices." Alternatively, some students want to see the racial wealth gap addressed from a bottom-up perspective. The pandemic has accelerated the process of eliminating low-skilled labor jobs, said Cruz Venegas, a Master in Finance student at Ohio State University's Fischer College of Business. "The importance of skilled labor has risen, so, incentives like potential loan forgiveness for completing a degree or trade school can encourage more Americans to pursue a sustainable career," said Venegas. "Expanding these policies will at least give more people the opportunity to uplift themselves. This is one example, however simply taxing the hyper wealthy does not solve the foundational issues that often cause the situations we tend to examine."
Student debt
What we know about Biden's plan: Biden has proposed forgiving $10,000 in student debt for all borrowers. There are currently 42 million Americans with student loans and the average balance is around $30,000, so that would help some students alleviate their debt — but not all. He has also proposed forgiving the remaining debt for those who attended public colleges or historically Black colleges and universities and earn less than $125,000 a year. What students want: The cost of higher education is rapidly rising and paying off student debt is a major burden for a staggering number of students. They are worried about finding jobs after college and being able to afford rent while also paying their bills, including student loans — and saving money for their future. And, the coronavirus pandemic has made their job search even harder – so student loan forgiveness is a top priority for students. Having a huge loan hanging over their heads even in a good economy is a big drag on their path to financial success. Students want Biden to make good on his pledge to launch a student loan forgiveness plan – and they want him to do it quickly.
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Biden's plan to forgive the rest of the debt for those who attend public colleges or historically Black colleges and earn less than $125,000 "is an effective and honorable plan, which will influence individual and generational wealth in the long-term," Campbell said. Bryant, who is pursuing a career in forensic accounting, would like Biden's plan for loan forgiveness to be implemented within his first year of being in office. She would also like to see him expand the federal Pell grant program, which is aimed at helping low-income students pay for school. These grants are based strictly on financial need and, unlike student loans, they don't have to be paid back. "I would like to see Joe Biden and Kamala Harris deliver on their promise to increase the number of middle-class Americans who can participate in the Pell Grant program and the grant value for individuals already eligible for Pell," said Bryant. "I believe that debt forgiveness can boost the economy and stimulate growth amongst Americans."
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cnbc--2020-11-20--Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani's son Andrew tests positive for Covid after attending press conference

Andrew Giuliani , Special Assistant to President Donald Trump , right , walks to a van after stepping off Air Force One at Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown , N.J. , Friday , July 24 , 2020 .
Andrew Giuliani , a special assistant to President Donald Trump and the son of Trump campaign lawyer Rudy Giuliani , said he tested positive for coronavirus Friday , a day after attending a crowded press conference where his father and other campaign attorneys did not wear masks .
`` I am experiencing mild symptoms , and am following all appropriate protocols , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tracing , '' the younger Giuliani said in a tweet disclosing his Covid-19 positive test .
Rudy Giuliani and Jenna Ellis , another top lawyer on the Trump campaign team , both tested negative for the coronavirus , Ellis said in a tweet posted later Friday .
`` The entire legal team will continue to follow the advice and protocols of our doctors , '' Ellis wrote .
Andrew Giuliani works as a sports liaison at the White House , with an annual salary of $ 95,000 , according to government documents .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Currently serving the American public as Special Assistant to President Donald J. Trump until January 20 , 2025 . ''
Later Friday , NBC News reported that three low-level White House staffers also tested positive for coronavirus in recent days .

Andrew Giuliani, Special Assistant to President Donald Trump, right, walks to a van after stepping off Air Force One at Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, N.J., Friday, July 24, 2020.
Andrew Giuliani, a special assistant to President Donald Trump and the son of Trump campaign lawyer Rudy Giuliani, said he tested positive for coronavirus Friday, a day after attending a crowded press conference where his father and other campaign attorneys did not wear masks.
"I am experiencing mild symptoms, and am following all appropriate protocols, including being in quarantine and conducting contact tracing," the younger Giuliani said in a tweet disclosing his Covid-19 positive test.
Rudy Giuliani and Jenna Ellis, another top lawyer on the Trump campaign team, both tested negative for the coronavirus, Ellis said in a tweet posted later Friday.
"The entire legal team will continue to follow the advice and protocols of our doctors," Ellis wrote.
Andrew Giuliani works as a sports liaison at the White House, with an annual salary of $95,000, according to government documents.
His Twitter profile says he is "Currently serving the American public as Special Assistant to President Donald J. Trump until January 20, 2025."
Later Friday, NBC News reported that three low-level White House staffers also tested positive for coronavirus in recent days.


cnbc--2020-11-21--Biden win still looks legitimate, Michigan lawmakers say after meeting Trump at White House

President Donald Trump 's effort to reverse Joe Biden 's projected win the presidential election was dealt a big blow Friday night when top Michigan state lawmakers said that the Democrat 's victory in their own state still looks legitimate even after meeting with Trump in the White House .
Those Republican lawmakers , state Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey , and Speaker of the House Lee Chatfield , also pointedly said they would follow state law and not seek to have the legislature replace Biden 's electors with a slate of their own in the Electoral College .
Shirkey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an unprecedented meeting with Trump , where the president , who had invited them , was expected to lean on them to try to invalidate Biden 's win in their state .
Trump and his campaign 's lawyers loudly argued , without evidence , that widespread fraud in Michigan and elswhere robbed him of the election .
`` We have not yet been made aware of any information that would change the outcome of the election in Michigan and as legislative leaders , we will follow the law and follow the normal process @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we have said throughout this election , '' the Michigan lawmakers said .
`` Michigan 's certification process should be a deliberate process free from threats and intimidation , '' the statement said .
`` Allegations of fraudulent behavior should be taken seriously , thoroughly investigated , and if proven , prosecuted to the full extent of the law , '' they said .
`` And the candidates who win the most votes win elections and Michigan 's electoral votes .
These are simple truths that should provide confidence in our elections .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is barred from appointing its own electors who are different from the slate of electors of the presidential candidate who won the popular vote in the state .
Earlier Friday , Shirkey and other lawmakers were greeted Friday by protestors ' signs saying `` SHAME '' and chants of `` certify the vote '' as they arrived at Reagan International Airport , just outside Washington , D.C. , before their White House meeting .
Trump 's invitation to the lawmakers in an effort to have them invalidate the popular presidential vote is believed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difficult to imagine a worse , more undemocratic action by a sitting American President , '' said U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney , R-Utah .
Romney was the 2012 GOP nominee for president ; his late father , George Romney , had been governor of Michigan .
White House spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany told reporters Friday that Trump 's sitdown with lawmakers was not an advocacy meeting , and also said that no one from Trump 's campaign — other than Trump himself — would be at the meeting .
McEnany said the president `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But a Michigan Republican leader close to both Shirkey and Chatfield , who also was invited by Trump to the meeting , told NBC News that both men expected the president to pressure them to try to reverse Biden 's win in their state .

President Donald Trump's effort to reverse Joe Biden's projected win the presidential election was dealt a big blow Friday night when top Michigan state lawmakers said that the Democrat's victory in their own state still looks legitimate even after meeting with Trump in the White House.
Those Republican lawmakers, state Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, and Speaker of the House Lee Chatfield, also pointedly said they would follow state law and not seek to have the legislature replace Biden's electors with a slate of their own in the Electoral College.
Shirkey and Chatfield issued a joint statement after an unprecedented meeting with Trump, where the president, who had invited them, was expected to lean on them to try to invalidate Biden's win in their state.
Trump and his campaign's lawyers loudly argued, without evidence, that widespread fraud in Michigan and elswhere robbed him of the election.
"We have not yet been made aware of any information that would change the outcome of the election in Michigan and as legislative leaders, we will follow the law and follow the normal process regarding Michigan's electors, just as we have said throughout this election," the Michigan lawmakers said.
"Michigan's certification process should be a deliberate process free from threats and intimidation," the statement said.
"Allegations of fraudulent behavior should be taken seriously, thoroughly investigated, and if proven, prosecuted to the full extent of the law," they said.
"And the candidates who win the most votes win elections and Michigan's electoral votes. These are simple truths that should provide confidence in our elections."
Under Michigan law, its legislature is barred from appointing its own electors who are different from the slate of electors of the presidential candidate who won the popular vote in the state.
Earlier Friday, Shirkey and other lawmakers were greeted Friday by protestors' signs saying "SHAME" and chants of "certify the vote" as they arrived at Reagan International Airport, just outside Washington, D.C., before their White House meeting.
Trump's invitation to the lawmakers in an effort to have them invalidate the popular presidential vote is believed to be unprecedented.
"It is difficult to imagine a worse, more undemocratic action by a sitting American President," said U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah. Romney was the 2012 GOP nominee for president; his late father, George Romney, had been governor of Michigan.
White House spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany told reporters Friday that Trump's sitdown with lawmakers was not an advocacy meeting, and also said that no one from Trump's campaign — other than Trump himself — would be at the meeting.
McEnany said the president "routinely" meets with state officials.
But a Michigan Republican leader close to both Shirkey and Chatfield, who also was invited by Trump to the meeting, told NBC News that both men expected the president to pressure them to try to reverse Biden's win in their state.


cnbc--2020-11-20--Sen. Rick Scott tests positive for Covid, says he has 'very mild symptoms' and will work from home

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Senator Rick Scott ( R-FL ) speaks after the Senate Republican GOP leadership election on Capitol Hill in Washington , November 10 , 2020 .
Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida said Friday he has tested positive for the coronavirus and is working from home until he can safely return to Washington .
Scott , 67 , is the second Republican senator in a week to test positive for Covid-19 : 87-year-old Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa announced his own diagnosis three days earlier .
Just a week earlier , Scott had campaigned in Georgia for GOP Sens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both of whom face runoff elections in January that could determine which party controls the Senate .
During that trip , Scott appeared in a crowded restaurant and spoke without wearing a mask before a crowd in which mask-wearing was reportedly minimal .
Despite his own recent actions , Scott in a pair of tweets urged Americans to `` do the right things '' to protect each other from contracting the virus , such as wearing a mask and maintaining a safe social distance .
`` After several negative tests , I learned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I 'm feeling good & experiencing very mild symptoms , '' Scott tweeted .
`` I 'll be working from home until it 's safe for me to return to DC .
I remind everyone to be careful & do the right things to protect yourselves & others . ''
`` Wear a mask .
Socially distance .
Quarantine if you come in contact with someone positive like I did , '' Scott added .
`` We will beat this together , but we all must be responsible .
I want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who are working around the clock to care for patients . ''
In the House , 87-year-old Republican Rep. Don Young of Alaska announced last week he was being treated for Covid and is working from home .
He was just re-elected to his 25th term .

U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) speaks after the Senate Republican GOP leadership election on Capitol Hill in Washington, November 10, 2020.
Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida said Friday he has tested positive for the coronavirus and is working from home until he can safely return to Washington.
Scott, 67, is the second Republican senator in a week to test positive for Covid-19: 87-year-old Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa announced his own diagnosis three days earlier.
Republicans hold a 53-47 edge in the Senate.
Just a week earlier, Scott had campaigned in Georgia for GOP Sens. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler, both of whom face runoff elections in January that could determine which party controls the Senate.
During that trip, Scott appeared in a crowded restaurant and spoke without wearing a mask before a crowd in which mask-wearing was reportedly minimal.
Scott's office said that after he returned to Florida on Nov. 13, he came into contact with someone who subsequently tested positive.
Despite his own recent actions, Scott in a pair of tweets urged Americans to "do the right things" to protect each other from contracting the virus, such as wearing a mask and maintaining a safe social distance.
"After several negative tests, I learned I was positive for COVID-19 this AM. I'm feeling good & experiencing very mild symptoms," Scott tweeted.
"I'll be working from home until it's safe for me to return to DC. I remind everyone to be careful & do the right things to protect yourselves & others."
"Wear a mask. Socially distance. Quarantine if you come in contact with someone positive like I did," Scott added. "We will beat this together, but we all must be responsible. I want to thank all the incredible health care workers who are working around the clock to care for patients."
In the House, 87-year-old Republican Rep. Don Young of Alaska announced last week he was being treated for Covid and is working from home. He was just re-elected to his 25th term.


cnbc--2020-11-20--Mnuchin says he and GOP leaders will discuss plan to pass targeted stimulus with Democrats' help

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Friday that he and senior GOP lawmakers will attempt to draft a targeted stimulus package with Democrats in the coming weeks .
Mnuchin explained that he and White House chief of staff Mark Meadows will later Friday convene with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell , R-Ky. , and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy , R-Calif. , to brainstorm ideas for a more-targeted relief package .
Mnuchin , who with Meadows has led President Donald Trump 's stimulus discussions for months , expressed some optimism that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi , D-Calif. , and Senate Minority @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be more open to a compromise following the 2020 elections .
`` I can tell you Mark Meadows and I will be speaking with Mitch McConnell and Kevin McCarthy this morning , '' he said .
`` And we are going to come up with a plan to sit down with Pelosi and Schumer and try to get a targeted bill done for the people that really need it .
And hopefully the Democrats will work with us . ''
Lawmakers have for months struggled to pass additional economic stimulus with little signs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Friday afternoon offered comment on his thoughts pertaining to more stimulus .
`` Republicans continue to support passing these kinds of urgent and targeted measures as soon as possible , '' he said in a press release .
`` American workers should not lose their jobs needlessly when a second round of the job-saving Paycheck Protection Program for the hardest-hit small businesses would make a huge difference . ''
`` Our medical system should not be denied additional support , including for distributing the life-saving vaccines that appear to be on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added .
Congress passed a historic $ 2 trillion bill in March known as the CARES Act that included funding for the Paycheck Protection Program , enhanced unemployment benefits and $ 1,200 direct payments to most U.S. workers .
But many of those stimulus provisions expired or were depleted over the course of the summer , igniting debate on Capitol Hill over whether they need to be revitalized .
Democrats have argued for more robust spending to not only extend unemployment benefits and the PPP , but to also help support state and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deficits due to the coronavirus 's impact on business .
The White House and Senate Republicans , who say they are more concerned about the price tag , have called for smaller , more targeted measures that would restrict aid to the hardest-hit industries like travel , restaurants and hospitality .
`` I understand that the Democrats did n't want us to do anything before the election because they did n't want to do something that could be helpful to the president , '' Mnuchin added Friday morning .
`` But I had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ past the election , that the Democrats would now work with us . ''
Democrats control the House and will hold a more narrow majority when the next Congress starts in January .
Republicans have a Senate majority now , and two January runoff elections in Georgia will determine whether they keep it for the next two years .
Democrats picked up one Senate seat in this month 's elections .
President-elect Joe Biden has backed Democrats ' push for a bill that costs at least $ 2.2 trillion .
The secretary 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Friday morning , less than a day after the Treasury Department said it would not try to extend a handful of lending programs instituted with the Federal Reserve during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic .
The funding for those programs is set to expire at the end of the year and would require Congress 's approval if Mnuchin wished to prolong their expiration .
The lending facilities cover corporate bond buying , loans to state and local governments and the Main Street Lending Program to small- and medium-sized businesses .
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Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Friday that he and senior GOP lawmakers will attempt to draft a targeted stimulus package with Democrats in the coming weeks.
Mnuchin explained that he and White House chief of staff Mark Meadows will later Friday convene with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., to brainstorm ideas for a more-targeted relief package.
Mnuchin, who with Meadows has led President Donald Trump's stimulus discussions for months, expressed some optimism that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., may be more open to a compromise following the 2020 elections.
"I can tell you Mark Meadows and I will be speaking with Mitch McConnell and Kevin McCarthy this morning," he said. "And we are going to come up with a plan to sit down with Pelosi and Schumer and try to get a targeted bill done for the people that really need it. And hopefully the Democrats will work with us."
Lawmakers have for months struggled to pass additional economic stimulus with little signs of nearing the finish line. McConnell on Friday afternoon offered comment on his thoughts pertaining to more stimulus.
"Republicans continue to support passing these kinds of urgent and targeted measures as soon as possible," he said in a press release. "American workers should not lose their jobs needlessly when a second round of the job-saving Paycheck Protection Program for the hardest-hit small businesses would make a huge difference."
"Our medical system should not be denied additional support, including for distributing the life-saving vaccines that appear to be on the horizon," the Senate Majority Leader added.
Congress passed a historic $2 trillion bill in March known as the CARES Act that included funding for the Paycheck Protection Program, enhanced unemployment benefits and $1,200 direct payments to most U.S. workers.
But many of those stimulus provisions expired or were depleted over the course of the summer, igniting debate on Capitol Hill over whether they need to be revitalized.
Democrats have argued for more robust spending to not only extend unemployment benefits and the PPP, but to also help support state and local governments that have seen steep budgetary deficits due to the coronavirus's impact on business.
The White House and Senate Republicans, who say they are more concerned about the price tag, have called for smaller, more targeted measures that would restrict aid to the hardest-hit industries like travel, restaurants and hospitality.
"I understand that the Democrats didn't want us to do anything before the election because they didn't want to do something that could be helpful to the president," Mnuchin added Friday morning. "But I had hoped, now that we're now past the election, that the Democrats would now work with us."
Democrats control the House and will hold a more narrow majority when the next Congress starts in January. Republicans have a Senate majority now, and two January runoff elections in Georgia will determine whether they keep it for the next two years. Democrats picked up one Senate seat in this month's elections.
President-elect Joe Biden has backed Democrats' push for a bill that costs at least $2.2 trillion.
The secretary's comments were taken with even greater interest Friday morning, less than a day after the Treasury Department said it would not try to extend a handful of lending programs instituted with the Federal Reserve during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic.
The funding for those programs is set to expire at the end of the year and would require Congress's approval if Mnuchin wished to prolong their expiration.
The lending facilities cover corporate bond buying, loans to state and local governments and the Main Street Lending Program to small- and medium-sized businesses. The Fed said it wanted the programs extended.