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COVID-19: Here's What To Know About New Stimulus Check COVID-19: Here's What To Know About New Stimulus Check
Covid-19: Here's What To Know About New Stimulus Check Relief is now finally on the way for Americans amid the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. It took more than a week of drama after Congressional leaders unveiled an approximately $900 billion stimulus deal on Sunday, Dec. 20that will provide Americans that qualify direct payments of $600 for individuals to help offset the hardships caused during the crisis. The $600 is half of what was directed during the first round of stimulus checks earlier this year. Payments are phased down from $600 for those making more than $75,000 annually and are completely phased out for indivi…

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COVID-19: 38K Low-Wage Earners In CT Will Receive Additional Retroactive Unemployment COVID-19: 38K Low-Wage Earners In CT Will Receive Additional Retroactive Unemployment
Covid-19: 38K Low-Wage Earners In CT Will Receive Additional Retroactive Unemployment The state of Connecticut will distribute about $55 million among 38,000 earners, each making up to $1,800 in retroactive coronavirus aid.  Employees who made less than $100 per week will receive $300 per week for the time between July and September, according to Gov. Ned Lamont.   “This pandemic is wreaking havoc with our health," said Lamont. "It’s also wreaking havoc with a lot of family budgets and small business, and we’ve got to use every tool in the tool kit as we try to maximize support for working families in this state, as we continue to wait for the federal gov…

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by Christina Coulter