Stimulus

Congressional Standoff Over Coronavirus Relief Likely To Last Until November

More than 1 million people are losing their jobs every week, but there's no urgency on Capitol Hill for another round of fiscal stimulus.
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GOP Split On COVID Relief

Republican lawmakers and White House officials are still at odds over how to address the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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14 Lingering Questions About Stimulus Checks, Answered

How to calculate your payment amount, what to do if you haven't received a check, and more.
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The IRS Sent Stimulus Checks To Dead People, And Yes, It Wants That Money Back

It is unclear what the consequences would be if someone refuses to return a deceased person’s coronavirus stimulus payment.
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America's Cash Assistance Program Appears Dead When People Need It Most

Temporary Assistance For Needy Families, or TANF, is forgotten in the government's coronavirus relief efforts.
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Democratic Senators Urge Congress To Prioritize Disabled People Amid Outbreak

Sen. Elizabeth Warren and her colleagues want increased support for people with disabilities in the next stimulus package.
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Senate Democrats Press For $50 Billion Child Care Bailout In Next Stimulus

The system is in danger of collapse, warn Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Tina Smith in a letter signed by 28 other lawmakers.
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Hazard Pay Proposal Hasn't Gone Anywhere In Congress

On Monday, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo joined those calling for significant premium pay for front-line workers during the pandemic.
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Coronavirus Relief Funds Land In Wrong Hands

The emergency relief fund that was touted as a small business loan program has given millions of dollars to chain restaurants and big businesses.
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Mnuchin: Adding Trump’s Name To Stimulus Checks Was ‘My Idea’

The treasury secretary called it "a terrific symbol to the American public" and said the checks have been delayed — but not because of the last-minute addition.
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