The Daily Yonder Commentary: The Last Mile for Stimulus The president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Tom Barkin, discusses four funding distribution elements standing between the Covid-19 federal aid and those who need it: awareness, capacity, simplification and alignment. Share this: The Capitol is seen amid reflections of the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington. The Treasury Department said on April 14, 2021, it has created a new office to supervise the disbursement of the billions of dollars in relief money passed by Congress to combat the coronavirus-related recession. Officials said the goal is to streamline the process and ensure that all eligible groups have access to the aid. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)