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Republicans Reject Second Stimulus Bill
Coronavirus // May 20, 2020

Congressional Republican leaders say they will study the impact of the $2.2 trillion CARES Act before giving the green light to any new COVID-19 stimulus spending, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Pelosi, House Look To Overhaul SMB PPP Relief Loans
Loans // May 20, 2020

Businesses struggling to stay afloat amid the coronavirus pandemic but shut out of stimulus programs could see renewed relief as Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and the House move to rework the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

GOP Says Wait On More Bailout Money
Coronavirus // May 14, 2020

The Republicans are in no hurry to do another COVID-19 bailout. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

Stimulus Relief Checks: Less Spending, More Saving
Economy // April 28, 2020

Starting last week, the COVID-19 stimulus funds began hitting the bank accounts of citizens nationwide. All in, the $290 billion program – part of the $ 2 trillion CARES Act that was passed earlier this month – will send $1,200 per adult and $500 per child...

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Stimulus Relief Checks: Less Spending, More Saving

April 28, 2020
Starting last week, the COVID-19 stimulus funds began hitting the bank accounts of citizens nationwide. All in, the $290 billion program – part of the $ 2 trillion CARES Act that was passed earlier this month – will send $1,200 per adult and $500 per child to the vast majority of working- and middle-class U.S. households.  […]

What We’ve Learned Watching Uncle Sam Disburse $2T In Stimulus Payments

April 22, 2020
The unprecedented $2 trillion stimulus package pushed forward a little over a month ago was no doubt created and passed with the best of all possible intentions. After all, no...

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Uber Assisted Nearly 50K Workers With $19M During Pandemic

May 21, 2020
Uber said it has so far spent $19 million assisting almost 50,000 drivers and food delivery couriers who came down with the coronavirus or were forced to self-quarantine. In addition, some 450,000 workers received personal protection equipment (PPE). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to […]

Republicans Reject Second Stimulus Bill

May 20, 2020
Congressional Republican leaders say they will study the impact of the $2.2 trillion CARES Act before giving the green light to any new COVID-19 stimulus spending, Reuters reported. Get the...

Pelosi, House Look To Overhaul SMB PPP Relief Loans

May 20, 2020
Businesses struggling to stay afloat amid the coronavirus pandemic but shut out of stimulus programs could see renewed relief as Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and the House move to rework...

GOP Says Wait On More Bailout Money

May 14, 2020
The Republicans are in no hurry to do another COVID-19 bailout. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...