State-Aid Package (Funds for Teachers and Medicaid)

Cost:

$26,100,000,000*

On Aug. 5, the Senate approved a bill (HR 1586) that would increase Medicaid funding to states and provide funds to states to prevent layoffs of teachers. The bill includes $10 billion for teachers and $16.1 billion for Medicaid reimbursements to states. Republicans call the bill a political payoff to teachers' unions. The House is expected to vote on the bill the week of Aug. 8.

Update: As of  August 11, it passed. Way to go Dems!