West Virginia senator introduces bill to bring harsher … WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — We’ve heard of scams and fraudulent activity during the pandemic, and some lawmakers are sick of it. “These are frauds. They’re scams,” West Virginia Sen. Shelley Moore Capito said. Lawmakers want to stop scam artists who are trying to take advantage of the coronavirus crisis. “People … have received anonymous phone calls […]
Used vehicle prices rise thanks to coronavirus, but … DETROIT (AP) — It cost a whole lot more to buy a used SUV, car, truck or van last month than it did before the coronavirus hit, and that almost singlehandedly caused September’s modest consumer price increase. Blame it on the pandemic, which knocked supply and demand way out of whack, causing prices to spike. The […]
President Trump says catching COVID-19 was a ‘blessing … In a nearly 5-minute video recorded in front of the Oval Office, President Trump suggested catching COVID-19 was a “blessing from God.”
U.S. retail sales slowdown expected as holidays approach Americans increased their spending at retail stores and restaurants in July for a third straight month, but some evidence suggests that sales are weakening with the expiration of government rescue aid that had previously put more money in people’s pockets.
Child tax credit payments going out this week. See … The first monthly child tax credit payment under the Biden administration’s American Rescue Plan will be deposited in accounts of families across the country this week.
Senate stimulus deal includes individual checks — … The White House and Senate leaders struck a major deal early Wednesday morning over a $2-trillion package to provide a jolt to an economy struggling amid the coronavirus pandemic, capping days of marathon negotiations that produced one of the most expensive and far-reaching measures in the history of Congress.
5 things to know before child tax credit checks arrive … Even if you already know where you fall on the child tax credit calculation, there are still some considerations worth your attention.
1.5 million more laid-off workers seek unemployment … WASHINGTON (AP) — About 1.5 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, a historically high number, even as the economy increasingly reopens and employers bring some people back to work. The latest figure from the Labor Department marked the 11th straight weekly decline in applications since they peaked at nearly 7 million […]
Trump: ‘Dramatic’ Phase 4 stimulus being considered, … WASHINGTON, D.C. (NEXSTAR) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday his administration is considering “dramatic” Phase 4 stimulus payments this year and stressed he is not concerned about a second wave of coronavirus. In an interview with Nexstar Broadcasting, Trump discussed the possibility of Phase 4 stimulus payments this summer. “I think we’re working on something […]
Mid-South sees spike in drug overdoses during pandemic MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County health officials are sounding the alarm on a silent pandemic happening in the Mid-South. In the past 30 days, officials have seen nearly 400 drug overdoses and 14% of them were fatal. “We’ve never seen anything quite like this,” Dr. David Sweat, the health department’s chief epidemiologist, said. The Memphis […]
Dems: More help needed as federal aid leaves many … WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Democrats in Congress say if the federal government doesn’t do more to help the economy the consequences will be worse than what we’re already seeing, but Republicans are troubled by the idea of increasing national debt. Democrats insist many Americans need help beyond the multi-trillion-dollar coronavirus relief packages. “I’m leading the charge for […]
