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Share On Sunday evening, December 27, President Trump signed into law the $900 billion second stimulus package for COVID-19 relief that will provide $600 checks to individuals, $300 in enhanced unemployment checks some $284 billion in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP loans) for small business relief and additional funding for schools, small businesses and vaccine distribution. Given that expanded unemployment benefits lapsed on December 26 for some 12 million Americans, this follow-up to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides much-needed assistance at a vital m...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The second stimulus bill passed by Congress Monday night is giving hope for survival to Chicago's live music venues, which have been completely shut down since March. Many of those business owners are grateful for the stimulus bill, which they hope will keep them afloat until customers and performers can return. Back when there were concerts, in the days before COVID-19, it was not unusual to see Chance the Rapper on stage or in the crowd at the Tonic Room in Lincoln Park. Tonic Room has been shuttered like the rest of the city's independent music venues, all in danger of clo...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- On Christmas Eve, there's one thing on many people's wish lists: peace on Capitol Hill. "It's just politics. It's not about the people. It's just unfortunate," said Frances McPhail of Willingboro, New Jersey. The latest round of political sparring is over the newly-approved COVID relief stimulus package. President Trump posted a video on Twitter Tuesday night stating, among other things, that the amount of money issued for stimulus payments is too low and that the Hill includes too many other expenses. "Congress found plenty of money for foreign government, lobbyist and...

Second Stimulus Check Update: Who Will Receive it, How Much and When? On 12/21/20 at 5:51 AM EST After a prolonged stalemate Congressional figureheads have finally agreed upon a new COVID relief package that includes a second round of stimulus checks. Congress pushed through another stopgap funding measure on Sunday to avoid a federal government shutdown and a vote on the latest COVID-19 stimulus deal is expected on Monday in both chambers. Read more Below, Newsweek looks at the details surrounding another round of stimulus checks and some of the pertinent questions being asked. Who Gets a S...

A Second Stimulus Check Appears to Be On the Way Kiplinger 12/20/2020 © Provided by Kiplinger A second stimulus check appears to be on the way! After a Saturday night breakthrough, it now looks like Congress will agree on a new COVID-19 relief bill that includes a second round of stimulus checks. While nothing is final yet, some preliminary details are available from various reports. We know you have questions, so here are a few likely answers. ( Again, nothing is final yet—lawmakers can change direction at any time before final passage.) Popular Searches Amount of Your Second Stimulus ...