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News Articles: Economic stimulus

Children and teachers from the KU Kids Deanwood Child Care Center complete a mural in celebration of the launch of the child tax credit on July 14 in Washington, D.C. Tens of millions of parents have received their first monthly child tax credit payment, but it might make sense to opt out of the rest of the payments and wait until next year to claim the credit in full.

You Might Consider Opting Out Of The Child Tax Credit. Here's Why

The first monthly enhanced child tax credit payment has landed, but some families are now opting out. Here's how to decide whether it makes sense for you.

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  • Andrea Hsu
President Biden signs the American Rescue Plan Thursday in the Oval Office. The $1.9 trillion economic stimulus bill includes $1,400 stimulus checks for most Americans.

'Life-Changing' Stimulus Checks Begin Rolling Out

Within days of President Biden signing the relief bill into law, many Americans have been delighted to see bank accounts showing $1,400 deposits already pending.

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  • Matthew S. Schwartz
The nearly 5,600-page legislative package that Congress passed in December includes new laws regarding aid to rural hospitals, funds for training more physicians, modest improvements in mental health care parity, and medical bill transparency.

Beyond COVID-19: 4 Other Key Health Issues Congress Recently Addressed

The huge spending bill Congress passed last month included aid to rural hospitals, training for new doctors, new rules regarding mental health coverage and requirements for billing transparency.

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  • Emmarie Huetteman
GPB News NPR

Have You Skipped Rent Or Mortgage Payments During the Pandemic?

NPR wants to hear from you if you have lost income and needed a mortgage forbearance or if you tried to get help from your landlord.

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  • Chris Arnold
A woman walks by the New York Stock Exchange on Oct. 5. Stock markets are rallying at the prospect that this week's elections will result in a divided government.

Wall Street Bet On A 'Blue Wave,' But Divided Government Suits It Just Fine Too

Stocks have traditionally done well with a Democrat in the White House and Congress under Republican control.

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  • Jim Zarroli
Traders gather on the New York Stock Exchange trading floor on Sept. 30. Major U.S. stock indexes rose Wednesday after President Trump said he'd be willing to consider economic relief measures. Trump earlier had called off such talks with lawmakers.

Stocks Surge After White House Says It's Open To Pandemic Aid After All

Stocks reversed Tuesday's losses amid word that the Trump administration was considering stand-alone bills to aid airlines and small businesses. The president had called off talks on a relief bill.

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  • Jim Zarroli