Bill providing second round of coronavirus stimulus checks passes in House, could face uphill battle in Senate

May 19th, 20200 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill this past Friday which provides for a second round of stimulus checks dubbed “The Heroes Act.” The bill must next be approved by the Senate. Meanwhile, a meeting was expected to be held on Tuesday by Vice President Mike Pence to discuss “economic impacts of the...

New $3 trillion aid bill unveiled by House Democrats, including new round of larger stimulus check payments

May 12th, 20200 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives unveiled a new $3 trillion-plus coronavirus relief package on Tuesday, including nearly $1 trillion in assistance for state and local governments affected by the pandemic. The package also includes funding for the post office and testing. Among the provisions in...