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 Check Won't Last a Month for Majority of Recipients: Poll
Forty-two percent of people plan to use the stimulus checks to help them pay the regular monthly bills.
Oklahoma Police Officer Launches 'Stimulus Challenge' to Donate Your Checks
Jeff Morefield sparked the challenge by donating his $1,800 stimulus check to his friend and local restaurant owner.
More Stimulus Checks Largely Wanted for Bills, Debts and Essentials
The coronavirus crisis continues to cause economic hardship across the nation, with continued calls for further direct payments to assist those struggling.
Progressives Push for $2K Stimulus Checks and 65% of Americans Support It
Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts thinks struggling Americans need more cash to weather the ongoing pandemic.
Man Donates Two Stimulus Checks to Food Bank, Says 'I Don't Need It'
Shannon Harshbarger decided to give the money to the Facing Hunger Foodbank in Huntington, as experts warn of widespread hunger caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
IRS Delays Opening of Tax Season, but What About the April 15 Deadline?
The start of the 2021 tax season will be delayed until February 12 because of the coronavirus pandemic.
When Are We Getting Third Stimulus Checks? Payments Face Senate Battle
President Donald Trump's impeachment trial in the Senate is expected to cause further delays for the approval of the $2,000 direct payment to Americans.
$2,000 Stimulus Check Update, Joe Biden Pushes for Third Set of Payments
The proposed coronavirus relief package includes around $1 trillion in direct relief to American families.
Republicans Lay Ground for Battle in Congress over Biden Stimulus Plan
One Republican lawmaker complained that an increase to the minimum wage would hurt small businesses.
Joe Biden's Huge Stimulus Plans Face Joe Manchin Hurdle in Senate
The West Virginia Democrat has previously spoken cautiously on the topic of $2,000 stimulus checks, suggesting he wants further relief to be more targeted.
Joe Biden's Economic Stimulus Plan Includes $15 Minimum Wage
President-elect Joe Biden will unveil a sweeping $1.9 trillion economic and coronavirus relief package during a public address Thursday evening that provides for additional stimulus checks for most Americans and a ramped up COVID-19 testing and vaccines.
Why Joe Biden's Stimulus Checks Will Be $1,400 and Not $2,000
President-elect Joe Biden is making the coronavirus crisis one of his top priorities, and those hoping for another stimulus check may be in luck.
22 Million Jobs Lost in Pandemic Likely Won't Come Back Till 2023
Initial jobless claims increased to 965,000 last week amid a sharp increase in the number of new COVID-19 cases and a record number of daily deaths. it won't be before 2023 that the 22 million jobs lost (in March and April 2020) are regained.
Under Donald Trump's Watch, the National Debt Increased by $7.8 Trillion
Trump promised to "get rid" of the national debt during his 2016 presidential campaign.
What Joe Biden's Stimulus Plan Is Likely to Include
The president-elect is expected to offer $2,000 direct stimulus payments in his relief proposals.
IRS Issues Stimulus Warning, Urges Not to Mistake Payments as Junk Mail
About 8 million Americans are expecting to receive their second round of $600 payments as prepaid debit cards mailed to their home address, instead of a paper check.
Lockdown Effectiveness Starts with Relief for Everyday Americans
Factors like employment instability, financial hardship and food insecurity (all under-addressed in 2020's relief packages) exacerbate the effects of the pandemic and are directly linked to poor health outcomes.
Marco Rubio Indicates He'll Help Democrats Pass $2,000 Stimulus Checks
The Republican Senator has sent a letter to Joe Biden urging the incoming president to push for $2,000 stimulus checks on his first day in office.
What Chuck Schumer Has Said About $2,000 Stimulus Checks
The incoming Senate Majority Leader will soon be the lawmaker who decides which bills reach the Senate floor.
$2,000 Stimulus Checks Would 'Significantly' Help 60% of Earners: Report
The bottom 60 percent of U.S. earners would see an average 11 percent income boost if given a $2,000 stimulus check, according to a new report.
Woman Sees Her $600 Stimulus Payment Vanish in Minutes While Using Cash App
Due to the instant nature of mobile transactions, payments for most mobile services cannot be canceled.
Sanders Pushes Biden for $2,000 Stimulus Checks as First Priority
"$600 is not enough for working class Americans who are struggling to pay the rent and feed their families," Sanders said on Monday.
Some Turbotax Customers Might Not Receive Their Stimulus Until End of Month
Over 100 million second stimulus payments have been been "direct deposited into eligible recipients' accounts," as of Friday, the IRS confirmed.
Joe Biden's $2,000 Stimulus Check Push Might Not Satisfy Calls for Relief
The president-elect has backed calls for direct payments to be boosted, though this comes in the face of others calling for recurring payments.
Biden's $2,000 Stimulus Check May Not Pass Without Josh Hawley's Support
With West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin indicating he would likely oppose the measure, Senate Democrats may need to find at least one Republican to vote with them to secure the payments.
Biden Calls for $2K Stimulus Checks Post-Georgia Runoffs—1 Democrat Opposes
"We need more direct relief flowing to families and small businesses, including finishing the job and getting people $2,000 in relief," the president-elect said Friday.
Newsom Proposes California Stimulus Check as Recall Petition Passes Million
The Democratic governor plans to send $600 checks to millions of low-income households in California.
Stimulus Update, Millions Hit by IRS Error to Receive Payments from Today
Those receiving a stimulus payment will receive an email from TurboTax to confirm it's on the way, according to the tax-filing software company.
Stimulus Cards Sent in Treasury Envelopes after Last Mistaken for Junk Mail
Payments of up to $600 per eligible individual are being sent out, with recipients getting them through direct deposit, checks or pre-paid debit cards.
Bernie Sanders Presses Joe Biden on $2,000 Stimulus Checks
"That means not only the $2,000 direct payment but an aggressive agenda that recognizes the economic desperation facing so many Americans," the Vermont senator tweeted.
