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The coronavirus pandemic completely changed our ways of life. Millions of people lost their jobs and had to rely on unemployment benefits. Those checks are taxed at the federal level, but now that’s changed.

Some much-needed relief may be heading to the pockets of struggling restaurant owners now that President Joe Biden has signed a $1.9 trillion stimulus bill aimed at stimulating the economy and ending the COVID-19 pandemic.

After Congress finally approved a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package, most of us were left with one question: Am I getting a check? The bill is complicated, so we made it simple using our favorite toys to illustrate who is eligible for full or partial payments.

President Joe Biden and Democrats have agreed to tighten eligibility limits for stimulus checks.

The House passed a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package early Saturday that includes $1,400 checks for most Americans and billions of dollars for schools, state and local governments and businesses

Every House Republican voted early Saturday against a popular $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package that would send $1,400 checks to most Americans and hundreds of billions more to help open schools, revive struggling businesses and strengthen state and local governments

President Joe Biden’s $1.9T stimulus package will likely pass with no Republican support, leading some to question his pledge to unite the country around the legislation.

President Joe Biden commended the House and Senate on Friday for approving his coronavirus relief package, which includes additional stimulus funds, an extension of unemployment and health care support, and resources for ongoing vaccination efforts.

President Joe Biden is encouraging Democratic lawmakers to “act fast” on his $1.9 trillion COVID rescue plan but also signaling he’s open to changes, including limiting the proposed $1,400 direct payments to Americans with lower income levels

Medical bills can quickly add up. One way that happens is by being hit with a surprise medical bill. Usually this happens when you are taken to an out-of-network facility or doctor arrives to help treat you. The $900 billion coronavirus stimulus bill would ban these surprise bills.

NBC 7 Responds’ Consumer Bob looks at the new protections for patients.

President-elect Joe Biden is assailing the Trump administration for failing to fortify the nation’s cyber defenses

News of the congressional agreement on a second federal stimulus package was welcomed in San Diego County on Monday.

This has been a long time coming for businesses trying to keep their doors open and pay their employees — and for people trying to survive, reports NBC 7’s Rory Devine.

Top Capitol Hill negotiators sealed a deal Sunday on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package, finally delivering long-overdue help to businesses and individuals and providing money to deliver vaccines to a nation eager for them.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate won’t leave for Christmas break until a deal is reached; President-elect Joe Biden names more cabinet picks.

There is roughly a week left before the current CARES Act provisions expire that provide relief and benefits for people and businesses struggling financially during the pandemic. Will Congress make the Friday night deadline to extend government funding? NBCLX Storyteller Clark Fouraker explains where the negotiations now stand.

With the current coronavirus relief package, called the CARES Act, set to expire between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, a number of protections and benefits are set to end unless a second coronavirus stimulus package is passed. They include unemployment aid, cash for cities, and provisions for small businesses.

If another infusion of funding from the federal government came through, Crystal Thong, owner of a nail salon, would use it to pay the three months of rent that she owes, pay off her bills and keep “Nailstalgic” open. “It’s overwhelming, it’s stressful because I want to be able to help my community. I know that this is something...

There’s still no deal between congress and the White House for another coronavirus stimulus aid package. NBC 7’s Amber Frias spoke to a nail salon owner in grantville who says she doesn’t believe her business can remain open without additional help.