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Stimulus Checks
Child Poverty More Than Doubled in 2022 After Congress Let Tax Credit Expire
Over 5 million more children were plunged into poverty in 2022 after stimulus provisions expired.
2021 Had Lowest-Ever Supplemental Poverty Rate, Thanks to Stimulus Provisions
The Census Bureau finds the child tax credit and stimulus payments were two of the top drivers of poverty reduction.
Warren Slams McConnell for Saying Labor Shortage Is Due to the Stimulus Checks
Sen. Mitch McConnell's statement is "absurdly out of touch," Sen. Elizabeth Warren said.
How Did We Go From Stimulus Checks to “Go to Work With COVID”?
Gone are the days when Democrats pushed for policies that would help people stay home during the pandemic.
Using Inflation as an Excuse, Corporations Raised Prices & Increased Profits
The new data contradicts the widespread misconception that stimulus packages and other spending bills were to blame.
“Poverty Is a Policy Choice”: Stimulus, Unemployment Aid Slashed Poverty in 2020
Without government aid, the Census reports that poverty would have risen significantly in 2020.
Omar Unveils Guaranteed Income Bill to Send American Adults $1,200 a Month
The bill would send adults earning up to $75,000 a year $1,200 a month, which could help reduce poverty.
Report Shows Stimulus Checks Significantly Reduced Hardship for Families
The checks unanimously slammed by the GOP helped reduce financial instability by 45 percent, a new report finds.
Progressives Urge Biden to Move Forward on Infrastructure Without GOP
Polls show broad support for Biden’s plans, including investments in “human infrastructure” that Republicans oppose.
Third Round of COVID Checks Led to Historic Monthly Rise in Household Income
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell dismissed inflation worries as households saw biggest monthly boost since 1959.