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COVID is still limiting the economic recovery for millions of Americans. Would a fourth stimulus check help?
It was talk of politics, the infrastructure bill, Joe Biden and presidential votes that kicked off CBS 62's "Michigan Matters" as former Michigan Republican Chair Saul Anuzis and former Democratic Party Chair Mark Brewer appeared to discuss politics in the region and in Washington.
A spike in COVID cases is still preventing the ongoing economic recovery from reaching millions of Americans, though a fourth stimulus check could help.
President Biden recently announced broad new vaccine requirements with the potential to affect approximately 100 million Americans once they go into effect.
With the FDA's full approval of Pfizer's vaccine for COVID, vaccine mandates may become more prevalent in the the public and private sector.
The economy is improving, but millions of Americans haven't experienced the recovery and could still benefit from a fourth stimulus check.
Vaccination mandates are now being implemented across government and corporate America, but short of a national requirement, how effective can they be?
While the COVID pandemic seems to be waning and the economy is improving, many Americans could still benefit from a fourth stimulus check.
With an uneven recovery continuing, many Americans are wondering if the Biden administration will be handing out a fourth stimulus check.
With the latest round of stimulus checks already distributed to most eligible Americans, many wonder if additional aid is coming.
This sweeping piece of legislation can be loosely divided into childcare, education and paid family leave, but it also includes tax cuts and support for nutrition.
A third stimulus check has already reached most Americans. Find out when yours could arrive or what might be holding it up.
While the third stimulus check has drawn a lot of interest, other parts of the American Rescue Plan could also put money in your pocket.
A third economic impact payment has already reached some Americans, but the timeline will be longer for others.
A third stimulus check has been signed into law, but it won't necessarily be the $1,400 amount that everyone keeps talking about.
Bipartisanship is a goal of the Biden administration, but not at the expense of pandemic assistance.
Democrats are reportedly drafting a plan to expand the Child Tax Credit, which could lead to monthly payments for millions of the neediest Americans.
A third stimulus check is likely given the political and economic landscape, but the timing remains a little less certain.
President-elect Joe Biden disclosed plans for a $1.9 trillion stimulus package designed to counter the worsening COVID-19 pandemic and support the sinking economy.
"Working people, labor unions, and those fighting every day for their shot at the middle class are the backbone of our economy and of this country," Walsh wrote in a tweet on Thursday.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer discusses the dizzying issues that arose this year including the pandemic, economic fallout, and a heated election on CBS 62's "Michigan Matters."
Now that it's clear Joe Biden soon will be president, the fight over automobile pollution and fuel efficiency standards is likely to peter out, and U.S. consumers should see a broader selection of electric and efficient vehicles.
President Donald Trump's personal lawyer urged Michigan Republican activists on Wednesday to pressure, even threaten, the GOP-controlled Legislature to "step up" and award the state's 16 electoral votes to Trump despite Democrat Joe Biden's 154,000-vote victory.
The Dow Jones crossed the 30,000 threshold for the first time ever Tuesday, fueled by news that suggests a more stable economy in the near future.
