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President Joe Biden encouraged Democratic lawmakers Wednesday to “act fast” on his $1.9 trillion COVID rescue plan but also signaled he’s open to changes, including “targeted” stimulus checks.

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — As President Joe Biden pushes forward with his $1.9-trillion COVID-19 relief plan, Republicans are calling for compromise. “This needs to be a bipartisan effort,” New York Republican Congressman Tom Reed said. Reed says the House Problem Solvers Caucus is in active discussions with both the Senate and the White House. “What we’re […]

Unless something changes, Democrats will attempt to pass the president’s relief package, which includes $1,400 stimulus checks, on their own. That won’t be a quick process.

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…

There have been several reports of people who nearly threw out their $600 Economic Impact Payment debit card, thinking it was junk mail or possibly a scam.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is to meet on Monday with a group of 10 Republican senators who have proposed $618 billion in coronavirus aid, about a third of the $1.9 trillion he is seeking as congressional Democrats are poised to move ahead without GOP support. The Republican group’s proposal focuses on the pandemic’s health effects, […]

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — President Joe Biden is set to meet on Monday with a group of 10 Republican senators who have proposed $618 billion in coronavirus relief – about a third of the $1.9 trillion he is seeking as congressional Democrats are poised to move ahead without Republican support. The Republicans propose slimmer benefits, including $1,000 in […]

President Joe Biden is set to meet Monday with a group of 10 Republican senators who have proposed spending about one-third of the $1.9 trillion he is seeking in coronavirus aid, though congressional Democrats are poised to move ahead without Republican support.

There’s some indication from President Biden and Democratic leadership that those $1,400 stimulus checks could be on their way sooner than later.

As President Joe Biden seeks bipartisan backing for a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan that includes $1,400 stimulus checks, some Democratic lawmakers are calling for monthly payments of $2,000 “for the duration of this deadly pandemic.”

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