Stories tagged: "coronavirus relief"

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Coronavirus Latino Lawmakers Slam Sen. McConnell for Blocking Relief to Americans

"American families are struggling to put food on the table and make their mortgage & rent payments," Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) said.

December 30, 2020 1:55 pm EST Araceli Cruz Araceli Cruz
Coronavirus WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 20: Dusk falls over the US Capitol building on December 20, 2020 in Washington, DC. Republicans and Democrats in the Senate finally came to an agreement on the coronavirus relief bill and a vote is expected later today or tomorrow. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)
Coronavirus Am I Going To Get $600 in Relief? Your Questions Answered on the New $900 Billion Stimulus Package

Including how unemployment benefits, student loans, and the eviction moratorium are changing, and for how long.

December 21, 2020 2:18 pm EST Elle Meyers Elle Meyers
Coronavirus Memes erupted across social media in response to US government plans to send $600 stimulus checks to many Americans.
Coronavirus The Best $600 Stimulus Check Memes and Tweets You Need to See Right Now

The government is finally sending a bit of help to the American people—and social media was quick to respond with memes.

December 21, 2020 1:57 pm EST Brandon Gates Brandon Gates
Economy Despite their service to the country, the US military has not been spared the economic ravages of the pandemic and hunger has soared among military families, according to reports.
Economy Almost 40% of Military Families Are Struggling to Put Food on the Table

Despite their service, military families have not been spared the economic ravages of the pandemic and food insecurity is reportedly soaring. Over the past nine months, hunger and food insecurity have soared across the United States, as the coronavirus pandemic has destroyed jobs, livelihoods, and thrust tens of millions into precarious economic situations. Among the...

December 16, 2020 12:21 pm EST Keya Vakil Keya Vakil
Coronavirus Food insecurity—already approaching record levels across the United States—could get even worse if federal programs lapse at the end of December. This line of cars was seen in Florida last week. (Photo by Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Coronavirus These Huge COVID Relief Programs Are All About to Expire. It Couldn’t Come at a Worse Time.

Millions of Americans are facing a financial cliff on New Year's Day if Republicans refuse to pass another round of COVID-19 relief.

November 30, 2020 2:53 pm EST Elle Meyers Elle Meyers

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Coronavirus ‘The Damage Is Done’: Latino Small Business Owners in Florida Say Trump Let Them Down

Thousands of small businesses have closed throughout the state. Now the governor wants to reopen amid a second wave of cases in the country.

September 28, 2020 5:11 pm EDT Araceli Cruz Araceli Cruz
Coronavirus Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., center, speaks during a news conference on on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, July 27, 2020, to highlight the Republican proposal for the next coronavirus stimulus bill. Joining Graham, from left, is Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., Sent. Tim Scott, R-S.C., and Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Coronavirus The GOP Stimulus Bill Guts Unemployment But Somehow Finds $7 Billion for Weapons

After two months of inaction, Senate Republicans on Monday finally released their own proposal, a roughly $1 trillion package that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called “pathetic.”

July 28, 2020 2:51 pm EDT Keya Vakil Keya Vakil