A popular asthma inhaler is ending in January. Here's what to know.

Flovent, a popular asthma inhaler, will no longer be available in pharmacies as of January 1, but will replaced by a generic product.

• Dec 29, 2023

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Biden to sign $1.9 trillion relief bill; Private island for sale in the Bahamas

• Mar 11, 2021
• 49:59

Jackson, Mississippi, mayor: "Coordinated effort" needed to end water crisis

Mayor Chokwe Lumumba of Jackson, Mississippi, says federal funding allocated to the city as part of the American Rescue Plan is "insufficient" to address the city's water infrastructure.

• Sep 11, 2022
• 6:05

Democrats push to keep Child Tax Credit

A majority of Democrats in the House and Senate are backing a proposal to make some enhanced pandemic benefits permanent. Child Tax Credit payments of up to $300 per month begin July 15. Joseph Zeballos-Roig, an economic policy reporter for Insider, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano with more on the support and opposition the plan is facing from lawmakers.

• Jun 14, 2021
• 4:26

Biden pleads with local officials to focus on public safety

President Biden spoke with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and reached out Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown after Saturday's deadly violence. But frustration is growing about the lack of action from Washington on gun violence. Christina Ruffini has more from the White House.

• May 15, 2022
• 1:32

Biden talks one year of American Rescue Plan

Looking to energize the Democratic Party on the anniversary of the American Rescue Plan becoming law, President Biden spoke with the House Democratic Caucus in Philadelphia on Friday about the plan's success over the past year. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.

• Mar 11, 2022
• 6:32

American Rescue Plan gets mixed reviews one year later

One year ago, President Biden enacted the American Rescue Plan, the $1.9 trillion relief plan that offered rental assistance, tax rebates and direct payments to Americans. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss the anniversary and the Democratic strategy for the upcoming midterm elections.

• Mar 11, 2022
• 6:36

Black farmers await debt relief from stimulus package

The American Rescue Plan, signed into law almost one year ago, allocated $4 billion in debt relief to Black and other "socially disadvantaged farmers." But those who applied for the program have yet to see any relief due to legal challenges from White farmers. New York Times economic policy reporter Alan Rappeport joins CBS News' Lilia Luciano to discuss.

• Feb 22, 2022
• 5:14

The $8,000 child tax credit that parents may not know about

The American Rescue Plan gave a one-year boost to a tax credit aimed at helping parents who pay for child care.

• Feb 11, 2022

Parents encouraged to claim Child Tax Credit

The Biden administration is encouraging parents to file their taxes in order to receive the second half of the Child Tax Credit, which was part of the American Rescue Plan earlier in the pandemic. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports, and then CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins "Red and Blue" anchor Weijia Jiang with more details.

• Feb 8, 2022
• 7:16

Some Americans may see smaller tax refunds

Some Americans may see smaller-than-expected tax refunds in 2022 due to the Child Tax Credit. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Aimee Picchi joins CBSN to explain what people need to know before filing their returns.

• Jan 7, 2022
• 5:28

Child tax credit deadline approaching

American households that qualify for enhanced child tax credit payments have until November 15 to sign up to receive payments this year. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Aimee Picchi joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more on how much money some families could still receive.

• Nov 8, 2021
• 6:05

$1,400 stimulus payments processing

$1,400 stimulus payments for individuals are showing up in bank accounts this Saturday. While President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan has the support of most Americans, no Republicans in the closely-divided Congress voted in favor of the bill, underscoring the deep partisan split in Washington. Christina Ruffini reports.

• Mar 13, 2021
• 2:57

Second round of Child Tax Credit checks hits accounts

Federal data shows fewer families struggled to pay their bills after the July round of the new monthly payments.

• Aug 13, 2021

At risk: 4 million children who may miss out on CTC payments

Low-income parents or those who had children born this year may need to take steps to get the credit, analysis says.

• Jul 30, 2021

Jobless Florida residents sue to get their federal pandemic benefits back

Unemployed Floridians in Broward County join peers in Oklahoma, Texas and Indiana in fighting for extra $300 a week in aid.

• Jul 26, 2021

Officials work to get billions to Americans behind on rent

Officials are scrambling to ramp up rental assistance as the end of the eviction moratorium looms.

• Jul 16, 2021

Biden urges Democrats to back budget plan

President Biden met with fellow Democrats on Capitol Hill to shore up support for a new $3.5 trillion budget plan that could include an expansion of new Child Tax Credit payments. Republicans won't back the plan, so every Senate Democrat needs to be on board in order for it to pass. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN to discuss.

• Jul 15, 2021
• 12:15

Families set to receive child tax credit payments

The federal government will begin dispersing monthly cash payments to low- and moderate-income families on July 15 as part of the child tax credit program included in the latest round of COVID relief. The rollout comes as the Federal Reserve paints a clearer picture of the current state of the economy, saying inflation will likely remain elevated in the coming months. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN's Lana Zak with the details.

• Jul 14, 2021
• 8:16

Upticks in car and gas prices driving inflation

A surge in car and gas prices is causing inflation to rise at the fastest pace since 2008. Fueling the increase in prices is a microchip shortage. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Irina Ivanova joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.

• Jul 14, 2021
• 7:23

Federal deficit to hit $3 trillion, report says

The agency also announced it expects inflation to rise sharply this year before leveling off.

• Jul 1, 2021

10 states end enhanced unemployment benefits June 26

An estimated 2.5 million workers will be affected when 10 states opt-out of enhanced benefit programs at the end of week.

• Jun 25, 2021

Biden's domestic agenda faces crucial week

It's a crucial week in Washington for President Biden's domestic agenda. Big issues like voting rights, infrastructure and police reform are facing an uphill battle in Congress. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins CBSN AM from Capitol Hill to discuss.

• Jun 21, 2021
• 7:30

Louisiana to drop enhanced unemployment benefits

It joins 25 GOP-led states to end the $300-per-week federal enhanced unemployment benefits ahead of their September expiration.

• Jun 17, 2021

Millions to receive 2021 child tax credit

A new IRS tool will help millions of low-income Americans file for their 2021 child tax credit. The monthly payments will begin July 15 and extend through the year. While Democrats are trying to make the current payments permanent, Republicans are looking to introduce their own version of the credit. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.

• Jun 14, 2021
• 6:36

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