Rachael

Current EMPA student with Rutgers University. Class of '21

[Rachael @RSmith_EMPA]

@MarcosClander @SMA2021 The same way some are having a debate whether or not Trump got re-elected...#RU_PBS20

[Rachael @RSmith_EMPA]

@MarcosClander I read today that it did pass, which in conjunction with the federal stimulus package will hopefully mean some relief for businesses. #RU_PBS20

[Rachael @RSmith_EMPA]

@RutgersSauter Agreed! I know people who have applied for assistance in June and still have not received any money. How are they supposed to survive? #RU_PBS20

[Rachael @RSmith_EMPA]

One of the hardest-hit groups from this pandemic is school-age children. While they may not be medically risky, the loss of education and other social interactions is going to have a long-term effect on their psyches. @ProfessorChar13 #RU_PBS20

[Governor Phil Murphy @GovMurphy]

NEW: We’re announcing a $2.5 million grant to address learning loss among students during #COVID19.

With this program, among other @NewJerseyDOE efforts, we’re acting on our commitment to close the gap for vulnerable students.

https://t.co/4F7W2lEl2j

[Rachael @RSmith_EMPA]

@EllisonShonett @Yahoo No matter what they agree on, those in the lower and middle classes are going to keep suffering unless a major change happens. #RU_PBS20

[Rachael @RSmith_EMPA]

I’m interested to see how she approaches the idea of removing the tariffs places during the previous administration and the effect it will have on the economy. @ProfessorChar13 #RU_PBS20

[Bloomberg Economics @economics]

Biden has tapped senior House staffer Katherine Tai to become his trade representative https://t.co/CQ85MVgZnJ

[Rachael @RSmith_EMPA]

@erik78799416 There are about 100 things I can think of in 5 seconds where this money would be put to better use, aside from any critical repairs needed. #RU_PBS20

[Rachael @RSmith_EMPA]

@erik78799416 Do you think that lifting the mandate for local and county governments to fully fund their pension obligations each year would go to helping the problem? #RU_PBS20

[Rachael @RSmith_EMPA]

It's not just the CARES act at risk of ending at the end of the month. It's also the airport layoff freeze, tax deferral for IRA withdrawals, and other extremely important protections. The year may be over but the pandemic still rages. #RU_PBS20

[Janet Novack (@janetnovack.bsky.social) @janetnovack]

What's at stake in #stimulus talks? Handy list from @CRFB.org of all the expiring provisions that help people and the economy. https://t.co/rORXiTyH0I via @budgethawks

[Rachael @RSmith_EMPA]

Unfortunately, this situation is causing many people to leave the state, thus driving up costs and making those who stay to bear the additional costs. NJ needs real tax reform and soon. #RU_PBS20

[Samantha L. Link @samanthalinknj]

NJ "is hampered by some of the highest property tax burdens in the country, has the second highest-rate corporate and individual income taxes in the country and a particularly aggressive treatment of international income, levies an inheritance tax, and...

[Rachael @RSmith_EMPA]

@erik78799416 Our state has been in worst situations before, but at least this time, the public workers can’t be blamed! #RU_PBS20

[Rachael @RSmith_EMPA]

@RutgersSauter I completely agree! I’m interested to see how England prioritizes their citizens and how that will also shape what we do

[Rachael @RSmith_EMPA]

I believe that we will not see a recovery from this recession for at least a decade or more #RU_PBS20 https://t.co/eKowNdHajW

[Rachael @RSmith_EMPA]

Most governments rely on forecasting because that has been the precedence set over time. This method also works to make gov’ts take a look at how they spent money in the past to make better decisions for the future. #RU_PBS20 @ProfessorChar13

[Rachael @RSmith_EMPA]

@erik78799416 I also agree. I’ve seen this also with seniors who are isolated from family and friends as well as with school age children who don’t get the socialization they desperately need. #RU_PBS20

[Rachael @RSmith_EMPA]

If the banks and the treasury are at odds with each other like this, what hope does this hold for the "regular" people to keep faith with our governmental officials? @ProfessorChar13 #RU_PBS20

[Steve Matthews @SteveMatthews12]

"So much for the synergy between Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin in combating the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. That dream team is now infighting."
--@BChappatta, @bopinion https://t.co/J6DUDLBr7I

[Rachael @RSmith_EMPA]

Having friends who are educators in NJ, I hear all the time about the lack of finances for education in this state and it truly is disheartening the lack of support for our next generation of citizens. #RU_PBS20

[Rachael @RSmith_EMPA]

This is the action I hope to see occur within the United States at some point. @ProfessorChar13 #RU_PBS20

[Real Time Economics @WSJecon]

Japanese banks have extended $250 billion in loans to small and midsize firms in less than six months https://t.co/visXcgsdeP

[Rachael @RSmith_EMPA]

While there has been economic growth in October, increasing shut downs across the country place these growths at risk of falling again when people will not be able to work. @ProfessorChar13 #RU_PBS20

[Real Time Economics @WSJecon]

U.S. retail-sales figures highlight a week of data that will help investors and economists gauge the continuing impact of the coronavirus pandemic https://t.co/lbhc8hqeHN

[Rachael @RSmith_EMPA]

@KeMeEMPArutgers It is my hope that with new leadership in the Whit House, the US can start to rebuild the bridges that were lost over the past four years as we are going to need to help each other during this growing pandemic. #RU_PBS20