Stimulus (Again), SALT-y Debates & Covid Brain Fog
Squawk Pod9 Des 2020

Stimulus (Again), SALT-y Debates & Covid Brain Fog

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he wants Congress to pass a coronavirus relief bill with neither legal immunity for businesses nor state and local government relief. Congress is trying to come to agreement on coronavirus relief and government funding before the end of the year, and have a new proposal from the White House to consider. Stimulus checks, liability protections and state and local aid are some of the biggest sticking points remaining in discussions. Brain fog, severe fatigue and shortness of breath are three of the main post-COVID symptoms doctors are seeing, says Mayo Clinic's Dr. Greg Vanichkachorn, which can affect 25% of patients. High-tax states like New York and California are seeing Fortune 500 companies leaving for lower tax states like Florida and Texas. Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-NY) wants to keep New York open for business and has a plan for the debate over SALT deductions for federal income taxes. Plus, the cost of convenience for home delivery and a stunning cybersecurity breach offers a good reminder … update your password!


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