Bernie Says the Next Covid-Aid Bill Should Include Direct Payments to Americans

Bernie says, "These are very, very difficult times for working families." "This Congress must address the economic emergency facing the American people. We cannot go back to our families during the Christmas holidays while tens of millions of families are suffering," Sanders said during a floor speech. Tens of Millions of Americans are Facing a Financial Crisis! "Sens. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) are warning they will use next Friday's government funding deadline to try to force a vote on a second round of stimulus checks amid lawmakers' failure to secure a deal on another coronavirus relief package. "

https://www.npr.org/2020/12/11/945388153/demands-over-covid-19-relief-delay-action-on-bill-to-avoid-government-shutdown
$1,200 in direct payments to working-class adults
"This Congress must address the economic emergency facing the American people. We cannot go back to our families during the Christmas holidays while tens of millions of families are suffering," Sanders said during a floor speech.
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/529858-sanders-hawley-vow-fight-next-week-over-stimulus-checks "The two senators are calling for a vote on their proposal that would provide a $1,200 check for individuals who make up to $75,000 — mirroring language included the March CARES Act. "