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- How a pasta dinner and Zoom chats rescued the COVID-19 relief bill and led to a $900 billion deal USA Today (Tuesday, 22 December, 2020) - The $900 billion deal broke an eight-month impasse in which talks took place in fits and starts only to give way to more gridlock.      ...
- COVID-19 relief package has a stimulus sweetener for CEOs: business meal deductions USA Today (Tuesday, 22 December, 2020) - Taxpayers are looking at checks for $600 from the United States government, down from the $1,200 awarded during the first stimulus.      ...
- Experts say this is what children need to survive the pandemic USA Today (Tuesday, 22 December, 2020) - USA TODAY spoke with experts in child development on how remote school, reduced socialization and increased screen time is impacting kids.      ...
- $900 billion in stimulus is coming. More is needed but isn't guaranteed CNN National (Tuesday, 22 December, 2020) - After months and months of delay, Congress has passed a $900 billion stimulus package that promises to accelerate vaccine distribution and deliver much-needed aid to small businesses and Americans who...
- Coronavirus updates: $600 stimulus checks to go out next week; 2020 is deadliest year in US history; Dr. Fauci to get vaccinated USA Today (Tuesday, 22 December, 2020) - Stimulus checks will start going out next week, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says. California faces 'darkest days.' Latest COVID news.      ...
- A ski resort, a dream and greed: How a $350M fraud happened in Vermont's poorest region USA Today (Tuesday, 22 December, 2020) - Ariel Quiros bought Jay Peak ski resort and presented himself as the person who could lead the resort and region to greater prosperity.      ...
- The Senate races in Georgia will shape the economic recovery CNN National (Tuesday, 22 December, 2020) - Just before the buzzer sounds on 2020, Washington has finally agreed on a $900 billion relief package that avoids driving the US economy off a cliff....
- The pandemic hurt our kids. How much? USA Today (Tuesday, 22 December, 2020) - USA TODAY spoke with experts in child development on how remote school, reduced socialization and increased screen time is impacting kids.      ...
- Does COVID deal signal a kinder, gentler McConnell who can work with Biden? Many Democrats are skeptical USA Today (Tuesday, 22 December, 2020) - Mitch McConnell made no commitments on a new round of COVID relief in 2021 but he said he'd work with Joe Biden on it if he thinks it's necessary.      ...
- Vaccine for Fauci, DACA court hearing, gift shipping deadlines: 5 things to know Tuesday USA Today (Tuesday, 22 December, 2020) - Dr. Anthony Fauci and others will get the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, gifts should be shipped now and more news to start your Tuesday.      ...
- Protesters clash with police, smash glass doors, disrupt lawmakers on 'unnerving' day at Oregon State Capitol in Salem USA Today (Tuesday, 22 December, 2020) - Police made at least four arrests during the six-hour rally that included more than 100 protesters, including members of the far-right Patriot Prayer.      ...
- Congress passes $900 billion 'historic bipartisan rescue package' that now heads to Trump for approval USA Today (Monday, 21 December, 2020) - Trump is expected to sign the bill.      ...
- John Mulaney reportedly checks into rehabilitation program; comedians express support USA Today (Monday, 21 December, 2020) - Former "Saturday Night Live" writer and stand-up comedian John Mulaney has checked into rehab, according to People and Vulture.      ...
- California faces 'darkest days' as COVID-19 cases surge, pushing hospital staff to the breaking point USA Today (Monday, 21 December, 2020) - Once a model for keeping COVID-19 cases at bay, California is facing 'darkest days' of crisis as hospitals quickly fill to capacity.      ...
- House passes $900 billion 'historic bipartisan rescue package' that includes help for businesses, families and schools USA Today (Monday, 21 December, 2020) - The bill is expected to pass the Senate later Monday night.      ...