/tags/stimulus stimulus en-US WLRN Thu, 29 Apr 2021 21:03:25 GMT /news/2021-04-29/with-help-from-the-american-rescue-plan-a-single-mother-in-south-florida-is-finding-success Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz held a virtual conference yesterday to discuss how the plan is helping Floridians. Thu, 29 Apr 2021 21:03:25 GMT /news/2021-04-29/with-help-from-the-american-rescue-plan-a-single-mother-in-south-florida-is-finding-success Julian Quintana /news/2021-02-17/shoppers-splurged-in-january-as-new-stimulus-checks-arrived Retail sales soared 5.3% last month compared to December, much more than anticipated, as U.S. families began receiving new federal coronavirus relief checks. Wed, 17 Feb 2021 17:54:16 GMT /news/2021-02-17/shoppers-splurged-in-january-as-new-stimulus-checks-arrived Alina Selyukh /news/2020-12-30/moody-warns-of-scams-tied-to-stimulus-money Moody's office offers a resource to help people spot potential scams related to COVID-19 stimulus money. Wed, 30 Dec 2020 12:43:44 GMT /news/2020-12-30/moody-warns-of-scams-tied-to-stimulus-money The Associated Press /news/2020-12-20/deal-nears-on-covid-relief-after-senators-clear-major-hurdle Congressional lawmakers say they've cleared a major obstacle in their path to passing a $900 billion COVID relief package, with votes expected as soon as Sunday. Sun, 20 Dec 2020 20:01:20 GMT /news/2020-12-20/deal-nears-on-covid-relief-after-senators-clear-major-hurdle Barbara Sprunt /podcast/sundial/2020-12-17/federal-stimulus-a-national-mask-mandate-and-roxane-gay U.S. Congresswoman Frederica Wilson discusses the latest federal stimulus package and a national mask mandate. Plus, author, cultural critic and op-ed columnist Roxane Gay discusses her debut novel "An Untamed State." Thu, 17 Dec 2020 23:14:10 GMT /podcast/sundial/2020-12-17/federal-stimulus-a-national-mask-mandate-and-roxane-gay Chris Remington, Suria Rimer /2020-12-17/federal-stimulus-a-national-mask-mandate-and-roxane-gay U.S. Congresswoman Frederica Wilson discusses the latest federal stimulus package and a national mask mandate. Plus, author, cultural critic and op-ed columnist Roxane Gay discusses her debut novel "An Untamed State." Thu, 17 Dec 2020 23:13:27 GMT /2020-12-17/federal-stimulus-a-national-mask-mandate-and-roxane-gay Chris Remington, Suria Rimer /2020-05-28/why-the-small-business-rescue-program-has-slowed-way-down The first round of Paycheck Protection Program funding ran out in days, but the second pot of money has more than $140 billion left after a month. Some business owners decided the PPP wasn't for them. Thu, 28 May 2020 09:00:00 GMT /2020-05-28/why-the-small-business-rescue-program-has-slowed-way-down Danielle Kurtzleben /2020-05-19/treasurys-mnuchin-feds-powell-defend-coronavirus-relief-measures The Senate Banking Committee took its first look at spending under the massive CARES Act approved in March. Sen. Elizabeth Warren said more should have been done to keep U.S. workers on the payroll. Tue, 19 May 2020 09:01:01 GMT /2020-05-19/treasurys-mnuchin-feds-powell-defend-coronavirus-relief-measures Brian Naylor, Scott Horsley /npr-breaking-news/2020-05-13/mama-im-still-hungry-in-puerto-rico-child-hunger-becomes-a-flashpoint After weeks of public pressure, Puerto Rico's governor allowed some school cafeterias to provide meals for children during the pandemic. But many on the island say it's not enough. Wed, 13 May 2020 09:01:29 GMT /npr-breaking-news/2020-05-13/mama-im-still-hungry-in-puerto-rico-child-hunger-becomes-a-flashpoint Adrian Florido, Adrian Florido /2020-05-11/covid-19-has-created-a-legal-aid-crisis-femas-usual-response-is-missing The agency usually provides funding for legal aid hotlines after disasters. But the White House has not approved such funding for those affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Mon, 11 May 2020 11:32:00 GMT /2020-05-11/covid-19-has-created-a-legal-aid-crisis-femas-usual-response-is-missing Rebecca Hersher