Stimulus Package
The latest round of stimulus packages passed by Congress in 2020 were intended to give a jolt of economic relief to millions of Americans and small businesses amid the coronavirus pandemic. Since the early 20th century, stimulus packages have been used to stimulate the economy during strenuous times, particularly during the Great Depression, wars and recessions.
Stimulus Checks 'Likely' in Next Recession: Economics Expert
While the move is "likely," it would also be a "terrible" time for the government to be cutting stimulus checks, an economics professor said.
Stimulus Check Update: 8 States to Send Out Payments This Month
Parents in Florida and homeowners in Illinois could be among millions across the nation to receive a rebate in August to help residents amid rampant inflation.
Stimulus Check Update: States to Send Payments Amid Inflation
The new round of economic stimulus payments comes shortly after the U.S. experienced its largest 12-month increase in the inflation rate since 1981.
COVID-19 'Bailouts' Offered New Examples of Government Waste
These ridiculous COVID spending examples should be a basic reminder for lawmakers: respect America's taxpayers and apply some critical thinking to your spending choices.
Stimulus Check Update: Is White House Looking to Send More Money?
Recent reports claim the Biden administration has discussed sending American gas rebate cards.
Stimulus Check Update: These States Will Send Out Payments in June
Residents in two states will receive checks in June, and American homeowners in more than 45 states and territories will be eligible for payments.
Stimulus Check Update: Americans in Two States to Receive Money Next Month
Checks in the amounts of $250, $500 and $850 are going out to taxpayers in two different states.
Rep. Urges $1k Stimulus Checks for Every American Over Ukraine Aid
Indiana Rep. Jim Banks suggested the money from the $40 billion aid package for Ukraine should be sent to Americans instead.
Fourth Stimulus Check Update: Push for More Money Stalled in Congress
In March, legislation was introduced that would provide eligible Americans with a gas rebate check amid rising gas prices across the nation.
Schools Flush With Emergency Relief Funds Are Only Spending A Fraction
"It's a huge experiment—what happens if you give money and there are very few strings attached?"
Massachusetts Blazes Trail With $500 Payments for Low-Income Residents
Governor Charlie Baker's administration will begin rolling out payments to hundreds of thousands by the end of March.
Fourth Stimulus Check Update: Some Americans Are Receiving $1,800 Payments
The Internal Revenue Service is mailing out what may be the final monthly payment as part of the Child Tax Credit.
Stimulus Check Update: Monthly $2K Petition 21,000 Signatures Away From 3M
Several other online petitions calling for more direct payments have garnered tens or hundreds of thousands of signatures as well.
Petition for Monthly Stimulus Checks of $2K Nears 3 Million Signatures
The campaign has drawn more than 2,962,640 signatures as of Saturday, with only about 34,870 new supporters in the past month and 6,000 in the past week.
Monthly Stimulus Check Petition Stalls in Home Stretch to 3M Signatures
The petition has drawn more than 2,956,600 signatures, with only about 5,000 new supporters in the past week.
Petitions for Monthly Stimulus Checks of $2,000 Nears 4 Million Signatures
The seven petitions have collectively drawn over 3,913,400 signatures and continued to receive new support over the weekend.
Monthly $2K Stimulus Check Petition in Home Stretch to 3 Million Signatures
The petition hit peaks of over 100,000 new supporters a week during the summer COVID-19 surge.
Those Who Bought Bitcoin With Stimulus Checks Cash In for More Than $11K
Since the first stimulus checks were sent out in April 2020, the price of Bitcoin has increased to over $60,000 as of Tuesday, October 26.
Petitions for Monthly Stimulus Checks of $2,000 Surpass 3.5M Signatures
Six ongoing stimulus petitions have collectively drawn over 3,501,333 signatures and continued to receive support this weekend.
Petition for Monthly Stimulus Checks of $2,000 Nears 3 Million Signatures
The Change.org petition drew over 2,927,770 signatures as of Saturday, with about 43,000 new supporters in the past month.
Senior Citizen Advocacy Group Pushes Lawmakers for $1,400 Stimulus Checks
"Many report they are only eating one meal a day," The Senior Citizens League told lawmakers in a letter seen by Newsweek.
'I Used My Stimulus Check To Start a $3Million Business'
By the end of 2020, I had crossed $100,000 in total sales revenue. January was the first month I made $100,000 in one month. I cried.
Petition for Monthly Stimulus Checks of $2,000 Passes 2.9 M Signatures
21 U.S. senators, 56 representatives have pushed President Joe Biden to support monthly stimulus checks this year.
Senior Citizen Group Asks Congress for Stimulus Bill Amid Rising Inflation
"We're proposing this stimulus because of the difficulty so many are having with record setting inflation," Mary Johnson, a policy analyst at TSCL, told Newsweek.
Petition for Monthly Stimulus Checks of $2,000 Nears 2.9 Million Signatures
The petition has gained more than 2,887,000 signatures as of Saturday, with about 100,000 new signatures in the past month.
COVID Stimulus Payments Lowered Number of Americans Living in Poverty
Robert Greenstein, founder of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities said the numbers show government programs can work effectively to combat poverty.
Senior Citizen Group Calls for Stimulus Checks Amid Rising Inflation
A petition for monthly stimulus checks of $2,000 has nearly drawn 2.9 million signatures. Meanwhile, a nonpartisan senior citizens advocacy group has called on Congress to deliver $1,400 stimulus checks for Social Security recipients.
Democrats Under Fire Over Unemployment Benefits Cliff as COVID Surges
Supporters of an extension of the pandemic-related aid have criticized President Joe Biden and West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin.
Petition for Monthly Stimulus Checks of $2,000 Nears 2.9 Million Signatures
The petition has gained more than 2,854,500 signatures as the Delta variant continues to drive up COVID-19 cases, death and hospitalizations across the country.
Petition for Monthly Stimulus Checks of $2K Gains Momentum as Delta Surges
More than 150 economists, 50 U.S. House members and 21 senators have supported sending recurring direct payments until the pandemic ends.
