36,000,000 Stimulus Checks Have Been Sent: Biden Might Send More?
Approximately one hundred sixty-three million coronavirus stimulus checks, valued at about $384 billion, already have been sent out so far but it appears that millions of Americans are clamoring for even more financial assistance.
Approximately one hundred sixty-three million coronavirusstimulus checks, valued at about $384 billion, already have been sent out so far but it appears that millions of Americans are clamoring for even more financial assistance.
In his speech before Congress on Wednesday night, President Joe Biden brought up several examples regarding how the latest $1,400 stimulus checks under his American Rescue Plan provided critical support to financially wounded American families.
Fourth Stimulus Check Alert: How Joe Biden Could Get It Done (Sort Of)
For the past several months, dozens of Washington lawmakers and economists across the country have put on a full-court press to prove that recurring stimulus payments are needed right now.
For the first time as president of the United States, Joe Biden addressed a joint session of Congress on Wednesday night. And while many were hoping to hear word that a fourth or even a fifth round of coronavirusstimulus checks would soon be signed off, Biden stayed silent on the issue.
But know that this didn’t come entirely as a huge surprise. Those who are against giving more monetary assistance to financially hurt Americans have pointed out the fact that Congress has already approved the delivery of three stimulus cash payments a $1,200 check in April 2020, $600 in December, and the current $1,400 payments under Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan.
Biden called for drug pricing reform this year. But it’s an empty call President Biden
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WASHINGTON President Biden told Congress Wednesday to let Medicare negotiate drug prices this year. But it’s an empty call to action.
“Let’s give Medicare the power to save hundreds of billions of dollars by negotiating lower prices for prescription drugs. That won’t just help people on Medicare – it will lower prescription drug costs for everyone,” Biden said in his address. “Let’s get it done this year.” Unlock this article by subscribing to STAT+ and enjoy your first 30 days free! GET STARTED
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