House Democrats push new round of stimulus checks in coronavirus bill
Posted on AllSides May 13th, 2020
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WASHINGTON — House Democratic leaders are pushing for another round of stimulus payments of up to $1,200 per person in new coronavirus relief legislation that's headed for a vote Friday.
The eligibility criteria in the HEROES Act are similar to those in the first round approved in late March, with some expansions.
The legislation would provide up to $1,200 in payments (or $2,400 for married couples), with an extra $1,200 per dependent up to a maximum of three.
The income thresholds are the same as in the CARES Act, with...
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