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One lawmaker says he’ll support $1,400 checks — but only for people who make the commitment and get the COVID-19 vaccine.

If you’re hoping a direct payment hits your bank account this month, it’s possible but growing more unlikely with each day that passes. Here’s where we stand…

Many Americans were hopeful a Joe Biden presidency in combination with Democrats in control of the House and Senate would mean a fast track to approving and distributing $1,400 stimulus checks.

A Chicago man has been charged for allegedly conspiring with his brother, who worked as a U.S. postal worker, to sell stimulus checks stolen from the mail.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The pandemic has forced the temporary closure of many federal offices and that’s caused a big problem for a Knoxville woman trying to contact the Internal Revenue Service. The IRS has rejected her tax refund for the year 2020 — and sent her a letter that says her social security number […]

In this edition of Newsfeed Now: Stimulus checks could be in the mail soon, but Pres. Trump says they should be more. Plus, a dog comes home 8 years after being stolen.

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Lawmakers are responding to a video posted by the White House Tuesday night in which President Donald Trump attacked Congress over the COVID-19 relief bill passed this week. “That additional money will make a huge difference,” Congressman Bobby Scott (D-Va.) said. He says he agrees that Americans need more stimulus money. He […]

Democrats are in control. Democratic leaders wants to send out $2,000 checks. So when could you get one?

Here’s why a group of more than 125 economists are calling for another round of $1,200 stimulus checks.

After President Donald Trump signed into law a $900 billion pandemic relief package that includes $600 stimulus checks for struggling Americans, lawmakers are continuing efforts to raise stimulus check amounts in Congress; the House passed a standalone bill late Monday afternoon that would increase the amount to $2,000 if approved by the Senate.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Starting next month, about 36 million American families will start receiving monthly checks from the IRS.    It’s part of the expanded Child Tax Credit. WREG-TV talked with several tax experts about how you should spend the money, and why it could create headaches for some families.  If you’re a parent, but somehow […]