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Senate Passes President Biden’s American Rescue Plan 
News · Politics

Senate Passes President Biden’s American Rescue Plan 

The bill must go back to the House for revisions
By Donna M. Owens · Mar 7, 2021
Nancy Pelosi Slams GOP’s $250,000 Provision For Country’s Food-Insecure Families
News · Politics

Nancy Pelosi Slams GOP’s $250,000 Provision For Country’s Food-Insecure Families

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Democrats are willing to negotiate with Republicans on the next stimulus, but the parties must find common ground.
By Tanya A. Christian · Aug 10, 2020
New GOP Stimulus Plan Includes Another $1,200 Payment For Individuals
News

New GOP Stimulus Plan Includes Another $1,200 Payment For Individuals

The proposal addresses individual payments, money for schools and unemployment benefits.
By Tanya A. Christian · Jul 28, 2020
Americans To Receive Another $1,200 Stimulus Payment If Democrats Have Their Way
News · Politics

Americans To Receive Another $1,200 Stimulus Payment If Democrats Have Their Way

Nancy Pelosi and other House Democrats voted on Friday to give Americans an additional $1,200 payout as part of the HEROES Act.
By Tanya A. Christian · May 18, 2020
House To Vote On $3 Trillion Coronavirus Bill Despite Republicans' Rejection
News · Politics

House To Vote On $3 Trillion Coronavirus Bill Despite Republicans' Rejection

The Republican-led Senate is not expected to take up the legislation, already declaring it "dead on arrival" without even seeing it.
By Breanna Edwards · May 15, 2020
Senate GOP Reject House Democrats' $3 Trillion Coronavirus Bill Before Seeing It
News · Politics

Senate GOP Reject House Democrats' $3 Trillion Coronavirus Bill Before Seeing It

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell called the massive coronavirus bill an "aspirational legislation" not "designed to deal with reality."
By Breanna Edwards · May 13, 2020
Democratic Senators Push For Americans To Receive Monthly $2,000 Check During Pandemic
Money & Career · News · Politics

Democratic Senators Push For Americans To Receive Monthly $2,000 Check During Pandemic

Sens. Kamala Harris, Bernie Sanders and Ed Markey are proposing legislation to give $2,000 per month to individuals making less than $120,000.
By Breanna Edwards · May 10, 2020
Maxine Waters Shares ‘Dear Sister’ Is Dying Of Coronavirus
News

Maxine Waters Shares ‘Dear Sister’ Is Dying Of Coronavirus

The coronavirus has affected the lives of two key lawmakers. Rep. Maxine Waters and Sen. Elizabeth Warren reveal their ties to COVID-19.
By Tanya A. Christian · Apr 24, 2020
Harvard Says It Won't Take Federal Relief Money Following Criticism
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Harvard Says It Won't Take Federal Relief Money Following Criticism

Harvard announced that it would not request or accept federal relief money after Trump said the university would have to "pay [it] back."
By Breanna Edwards · Apr 23, 2020
Advocates Say Black Businesses Get Sidelined In $484 Billion Relief Package
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Advocates Say Black Businesses Get Sidelined In $484 Billion Relief Package

The Senate has approved a $484 billion relief package intended to aid flailing businesses. Critics of the bill say it doesn't go far enough.
By Tanya A. Christian · Apr 22, 2020
Trump Says Harvard Will Have To 'Pay Back' Relief Money
Money & Career · News

Trump Says Harvard Will Have To 'Pay Back' Relief Money

Harvard has faced backlash for receiving almost $9 million in stimulus funding, despite its multibillion-dollar endowment.
By Breanna Edwards · Apr 22, 2020
Show Me The (Stimulus) Money!
Lifestyle · Money & Career

Show Me The (Stimulus) Money!

Three women receive advice from personal finance experts on the best ways to spend their COVID-19 stimulus checks.
By Bridgette Bartlett Royall · Apr 21, 2020
Outrage Grows As Multimillion-Dollar Companies Help Deplete Funds Marked For Small Businesses
Money & Career · News

Outrage Grows As Multimillion-Dollar Companies Help Deplete Funds Marked For Small Businesses

As Congress seeks to secure another $250 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program, outrage grows over who benefited from the first fund.
By Tanya A. Christian · Apr 21, 2020
Pastor Gives Questionable Reasoning For Asking Congregants To Donate Stimulus Checks
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Pastor Gives Questionable Reasoning For Asking Congregants To Donate Stimulus Checks

Tony Spell went on CNN's New Day Weekend to defend his "stimulus challenge," which asks his followers to donate their checks to the church.
By Tanya A. Christian · Apr 20, 2020
Americans Report Glitches In Rollout Of Stimulus Checks
Money & Career · News

Americans Report Glitches In Rollout Of Stimulus Checks

More than 80 million stimulus payments have been sent to American taxpayers. Several million of those were deposited into third-party accounts.
By Tanya A. Christian · Apr 17, 2020
California To Give $500 Disaster Relief Checks To Undocumented Immigrants
Money & Career · News

California To Give $500 Disaster Relief Checks To Undocumented Immigrants

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a $125 million Disaster Relief Fund for undocumented immigrants who don't qualify for federal relief.
By Breanna Edwards · Apr 16, 2020
Congress Looks To Give Small Businesses Additional $250B Lifeline
Money & Career · News

Congress Looks To Give Small Businesses Additional $250B Lifeline

Congress looks to add another $250 billion to the small-business aid program, as funds from the first wave run out.
By Tanya A. Christian · Apr 16, 2020
Trump's Name Will Be Printed On Your Stimulus Check
Money & Career · News · Politics

Trump's Name Will Be Printed On Your Stimulus Check

The Treasury Department requested Trump's name to be printed on the checks sent out by the IRS, which could delay them by a few days.
By Breanna Edwards · Apr 15, 2020
Stimulus Payments Are On The Way
Money & Career · News

Stimulus Payments Are On The Way

American households are starting to receive coronavirus-spurred stimulus payments, made possible by the CARES Act, via direct deposit.
By Tanya A. Christian · Apr 14, 2020

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