At this point the only thing that stands between Americans and a $600 stimulus check is President Donald Trump’s signature.
The $1.4 trillion deal includes $600 in stimulus payments, which could start rolling out next week, as well as $300 additional weekly benefits for unemployment over a 10 week period.
President-elect Joe Biden called the deal a temporary solution, citing the need for more robust action in his administration.
There’s a new round of subsidies in the deal for hard-hit-businesses, restaurants, and theaters, as well as money for schools and health care providers. There’s also money for renters facing eviction.
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