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Moderate Republican senators signal opposition to Biden"s economic rescue package, jeopardizing speedy passage of $1,400 stimulus checks

Rising resistance among Republicans against the stimulus package is creating a path laden with obstacles for the Biden administration. President Joe Biden speaks as Vice President Kamala Harris looks on during an event on economic crisis.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytJan 23rd, 2021

A former Trump economic official supports Biden"s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package

Some Republican Senators have said they're opposed to Biden's package, which includes $1,400 stimulus checks and .....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytJan 23rd, 2021

Key Words: For some, Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 rescue plan is a ‘lifeline’ — and couldn’t come a moment too soon

President-elect Biden said he will call for $1,400 stimulus checks and more vaccine funds in a new coronavirus economic relief package when he takes office this month......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJan 16th, 2021

Key Words: For some, Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 rescue plan is a ‘lifeline’ — and wouldn’t come a moment too soon

President-elect Biden said he will call for $1,400 stimulus checks and more vaccine funds in a new coronavirus economic relief package when he takes office this month......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJan 15th, 2021

Biden’s economy shows strength, but recovery is far from complete

The American Rescue Plan stimulus package and broad economic optimism have helped businesses and consumers, but many Americans are still jobless......»»

Category: topSource: washpostApr 22nd, 2021

Biden says more than 100 million stimulus checks have gone out so far, "and millions more will be getting their money very soon"

Biden also touted other signs of growth in the economy since the passage of the American Rescue Plan, adding, "Help is here and hope is on the way." Joe Biden. AP Bi.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 25th, 2021

Democratic efforts to spend big on infrastructure and jobs are already colliding into a wall of Republican opposition

Democrats may bypass the GOP to enact a follow-up infrastructure and jobs package through reconciliation, the procedure used for the Biden stimulus. President Joe Biden. White House/Lawrence Jackson D.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 21st, 2021

McConnell just ruled out any Republican support for tax hikes to pay for a Biden infrastructure package

Mitch McConnell's comments set the stage for Democrats to bypass the GOP on a follow-up economic recovery bill, similar to the stimulus. Senate Minority Leader Mitch.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 16th, 2021

Only a third of Americans think Biden"s stimulus bill is too big, survey finds

Despite Republican opposition to the stimulus bill, Americans overwhelmingly support its passage, a new.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytMar 9th, 2021

Biden poised to sign final stimulus package with $1,400 checks within days

House Democrats are voting Tuesday on the final version of the rescue package, which inc.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytMar 8th, 2021

Both of Georgia"s Democratic senators oppose cutting eligibility for $1,400 stimulus checks in the Biden relief package

Warnock and Ossoff are emerging as advocates for swift federal action in a bid to fulfill campaign pledge of stimulus relief. Democratic candidate for Senate Jon Ossoff, right, and D.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytFeb 9th, 2021

Third stimulus check updates: Biden meets with Republican senators who want smaller $618 billion coronavirus aid package

President Joe Biden met late.....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneFeb 1st, 2021

Joe Biden wants to go big with a multi-trillion-dollar stimulus package. But his economic agenda is about to collide against a Democratic drive to impeach Trump.

Biden is assembling a large coronavirus relief package that will likely include $2,000 stimulus checks and federal unemployment benef.....»»

Category: worldSource: nytJan 11th, 2021

Capitol Report: Former Obama economist questions wisdom of stimulus checks

Stimulus checks don't have much back for the buck, and it was unfortunate they made up so much of the recently passed $900 billion economic rescue package, a former top economist for President Barack Obama said Sunday......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJan 3rd, 2021

The push for permanent stimulus checks continues as 7 Democrats urge Biden to include them in infrastructure

Democrats on the House Ways and Means Committee want to continue delivering stimulus and unemployment aid to sustain the economic recovery. Economic stimulu.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytMay 24th, 2021

Only half of rural voters know that Democrats voted to send them stimulus checks, new poll finds

Although not a single Republican voted for Biden.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytMay 19th, 2021

Coronavirus stimulus checks: University cancels student loans using Biden’s stimulus money

President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus package came with no direct aid for students. However, the indirect coronavirus stimulus checks to stude.....»»

Category: blogSource: valuewalkMay 18th, 2021

Stimulus checks sent to 156M Americans, including Social Security beneficiaries and "plus up" COVID payments

The IRS has issued more than 156 million stimulus payments under President Biden's American Rescue Plan. Here'.....»»

Category: topSource: usatodayApr 7th, 2021

Stimulus checks sent to 130M Americans so far. Delayed payments for some Social Security beneficiaries to roll out.

The Treasury has issued more than 130 million stimulus payments under President Biden's American Rescue Plan. Here's how.....»»

Category: topSource: usatodayApr 4th, 2021

: More Democratic senators call for recurring stimulus payments

The second-ranking Democrat in the U.S. Senate and several committee chairs have now signed a letter to President Joe Biden asking him include recurring stimulus payments in his Build Back Better package to be unveiled soon......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 30th, 2021

Biden"s stimulus will lift US growth to 8% this year, Goldman Sachs says - without factoring in another $2 trillion spending package

The bank lifted its 2021 outlook without including the $2 trillion-plus it expects Democrats to spend in an upcoming infrastructure plan. US President Joe Biden signs the American Rescue Plan on March 11, 2021, in.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 15th, 2021