Congress - SquareOffs

Should stimulus checks be part of the next round of federal coronavirus relief?

Asked by ABC 17 News

164 Votes

Should stimulus checks be part of the next round of federal coronavirus relief?

84%

Yes. People are struggling. Yes. People are struggling.

16%

No. We already have too much debt. No. We already have too much debt.

84%

Yes. People are struggling.

Congress is negotiating another round of relief for an economy hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic and business restrictions. Some are arguing for the inclusion of checks to in... Show More

Congress is negotiating another round of relief for an economy hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic and business restrictions. Some are arguing for the inclusion of checks to individuals like in the first round of relief. Show Less

3 Comments

Bill Whisenand

If they're going to put limits on businesses and some people losing their jobs, then wouldn't the stimulus help everyone keep money in the community.

Harold Kerr II

WE SHOULD HAVE GOTTEN IT MANY MONTHS AGO!

Zarrie Sims-Brown

A package should go to all employers to continue the pay and health insurance for those who were or are employed. This way taxes keep getting paid back to the government while we try to get this mess under control. No one would be losing out and companies would be sustainable.

16%

No. We already have too much debt.

The U.S. government carries a lot of debt. Stimulus checks in the first round of relief helped push the budget deficit in the last fiscal year to more than $3 trillion.

The U.S. government carries a lot of debt. Stimulus checks in the first round of relief helped push the budget deficit in the last fiscal year to more than $3 trillion. Show Less

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Should the U.S. Senate follow the House's lead in voting to decriminalize marijuana?

Asked by ABC 17 News

206 Votes

Should the U.S. Senate follow the House's lead in voting to decriminalize marijuana?

83%

Yes. It's an outdated prohibition. Yes. It's an outdated prohibition.

17%

No. We have other priorities. No. We have other priorities.

83%

Yes. It's an outdated prohibition.

Dozens of states including Missouri have legalized or decriminalized marijuana either for medicine or recreation. A UN commission this week reclassified the drug, prompting the ... Show More

Dozens of states including Missouri have legalized or decriminalized marijuana either for medicine or recreation. A UN commission this week reclassified the drug, prompting the House vote. Show Less

2 Comments

Paul Crowder

Marijuana is a natural herb that is prescribed in over 200 countries as treatment of serious ailments. The current law is an archaic law that is rooted in some reprehensible undertones. It is not in anyway a gateway drug. It has so many healing qualities.

Galin Frye

It grows in the wild....simple

17%

No. We have other priorities.

The Democratic-led House has been criticized for its vote as a COVID-19 stimulus package is yet to receive a vote. Critics say coronavirus relief and other priorities should tak... Show More

The Democratic-led House has been criticized for its vote as a COVID-19 stimulus package is yet to receive a vote. Critics say coronavirus relief and other priorities should take precedent. Show Less

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Is the country headed for ANOTHER shutdown?

Asked by John Haake

13 Votes

Is the country headed for ANOTHER shutdown?

54%

Yup. Yup.

46%

Nope. Nope.

54%

Yup.

The House plans to vote next week on a bill to avoid yet another government shutdown. This comes only a year after the last shutdown which lasted a record 35-day when President ... Show More

The House plans to vote next week on a bill to avoid yet another government shutdown. This comes only a year after the last shutdown which lasted a record 35-day when President Trump demanded Congress appropriate billions to build his proposed Mexico wall. Could he use a shutdown to slow House impeachment proceedings? Show Less

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46%

Nope.

Congress successfully passed a two-year budget deal earlier in 2019, though lawmakers struggled to agree on precisely where the money is spent. A continuing resolution would giv... Show More

Congress successfully passed a two-year budget deal earlier in 2019, though lawmakers struggled to agree on precisely where the money is spent. A continuing resolution would give the Democratic-held House and GOP-controlled Senate more time to hash out a longer-term funding bill. Show Less

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Congress SquareOffs

Should stimulus checks be part of the next round of federal coronavirus relief?

84% Yes. People are struggling. Yes. People are struggling.

16% No. We already have too much debt. No. We already have too much debt.

84% Yes. People are struggling.

16% No. We already have too much debt.

Should the U.S. Senate follow the House's lead in voting to decriminalize marijuana?

83% Yes. It's an outdated prohibition. Yes. It's an outdated prohibition.

17% No. We have other priorities. No. We have other priorities.

83% Yes. It's an outdated prohibition.

17% No. We have other priorities.

Is the country headed for ANOTHER shutdown?

54% Yup. Yup.

46% Nope. Nope.

54% Yup.

46% Nope.

About Congress

84%

Yes. People are struggling. Yes. People are struggling.

16%

No. We already have too much debt. No. We already have too much debt.

84%

Yes. People are struggling.

16%

No. We already have too much debt.

83%

Yes. It's an outdated prohibition. Yes. It's an outdated prohibition.

17%

No. We have other priorities. No. We have other priorities.

83%

Yes. It's an outdated prohibition.

17%

No. We have other priorities.

54%

Yup. Yup.

46%

Nope. Nope.

54%

Yup.

46%

Nope.