Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon unveiled a plan to hit 700 American billionaires with new taxes.
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House Democrats Introduce Plan to Make Permanent $300 Monthly Checks to Parents from Biden’s Stimulus
The proposal would provide $250 or $300 checks monthly, depending on the child’s age.
Biden Poised to Sign Final Stimulus Package With $1,400 Checks Within Days
House Democrats are set to vote on a final version of the bill late on Tuesday.
Biden Approves Cutting Number of People Eligible for a Third Stimulus Check
Individuals earning above $80,000 would no longer qualify.
Biden Picks Former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen to Head Treasury Department
Yellen would be the first woman to hold the job, and the first person to hold the three most influential economic positions in government: chair of the Federal Reserve, head of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, and treasury secretary.
Mark Cuban Says All American Households Should Get a $1,000 Stimulus Check Every 2 Weeks for 2 Months
He reiterated his support for Americans receiving a $1,000 direct payment every two weeks for two months, and they’d have 10 days to spend the cash.
Mitch McConnell Just Opened the Door for an Extension of the $600 Unemployment Boost … If President Trump Supports It
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday that he could support an extension of the $600 unemployment benefit if Trump backs it.
5 Stimulus Plans Congress is Debating That Could Put Extra Cash in Your Account
Five plans under consideration are additional stimulus checks, extra unemployment payments, hazard pay, and hiring bonuses.
Why Millions of Americans Are Struggling to File for Unemployment Benefits, When They’ve Never Been More Generous
Budget cuts, poor staffing, and old technology are key problems hobbling state safety nets nationwide.