Congress has finally agreed on a new economic stimulus package, including $US600 direct payments to most US adults. Those payments will go a lot further in some parts of the country than others. Using cost-of-living estimates from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, we put together a map showing what $US600 […]
After months of negotiations, Congress struck a $US900 billion stimulus deal, including $US325 billion for small businesses and a continuation of the Paycheck Protection Program. The federal coronavirus relief package will also renew benefits for contract workers and freelancers through the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program. The deal allocates money for […]
Top congressional leaders clinched a stimulus deal on Sunday after months of on-again, off-again negotiations. The federal coronavirus relief package will contain $US600 checks and $US300 in added weekly unemployment benefits. Votes on the package are expected to take place Monday. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. Congressional leaders […]