![]() Hundred of billions has been spent on developing, purchasing and distributing vaccines to help tackle to coronavirus itself, with even more funding for state and local government. Much of the money has gone on supporting struggling businesses with financial relief, tax breaks and infrastructure spending. One of the most visible methods of distributing this financial support was through stimulus checks, although that equates to just a fraction of the total spending. The stimulus bills have been a key part of the struggle against the pandemic as two very different administrations have looked to address the public health crisis and prop up the covid-hit economy with serious cash injections. Total size of federal stimulus spending revealedĪ full year after the House of Representative approved the first large-scale covid-19 relief bill, Congress prepares to vote on another $1.9 trillion of federal spending. Have a read of some of the latest related news stories: Get the latest stimulus check news in Spanish - las noticias sobre los cheques de estímulo en español House approve bill that will extend and increase federal pandemic unemployment benefits (more here) Progressive Dems call for minimum-wage hike not to be stripped from bill in the Senate 14 March cited as deadline for American Rescue Plan bill to be passed Stimulus check of up to $1,400 included in the Democrat-backed aid package ![]() Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer insists: "Help is on the way" Biden says he would support the stimulus bill's child tax credit increase being made permanent The American Rescue Plan is supported by roughly 70% of Americans (poll) $1.9tn relief bill was passed by the House of Representatives last Saturday ![]() Senate introduction of new stimulus bill delayed until Thursday after late alterations to funding provision Biden signed off on limiting $1,400 checks to those earning less than $80,000 for single filers and $160,000 for joint filers with no phase-out ( full details)
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