A PETITION with nearly 3million signatures urges for a fourth stimulus check worth $2,200 but Congress has “other priorities.”
The petition states “our country is still deeply struggling” as “the recovery hasn’t reached many Americans."
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‘SLIPPING INTO POVERTY’
The petition is “calling on Congress to support families with a $2,000 payment for adults and a $1,000 payment for kids immediately, and continuing regular checks for the duration of the crisis."
“Laid-off workers, furloughed workers, the self-employed, and workers dealing with reduced hours will struggle to pay their rent or put food on the table.”
The petition claims that Americans who are eligible for maximum payments will still struggle as it “will not be enough for most people to continue paying their bills – and avoid slipping into poverty.”
“The facts are, even successful small businesses can’t go months with their doors closed.”
“But supplying Americans with monthly support until they can get back on their feet can save our communities from financial ruin.”
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PANDEMIC PROGRAMS
There are a few programs available to help those struggling.
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The expanded Child Tax credit provides families with payments up to $3,600 per child.
The emergency rental assistance has $46.6billion put aside to “help renters pay overdue rent and utility costs.” Treasury revealed only $5.1billion has been given out so far (11 percent).
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The $1.9trillion pandemic relief bill signed in March helps provide “nearly $10 billion of direct financial assistance to help homeowners pay not only their mortgages but also taxes, utilities, insurance and homeowners association dues.”
GOLDEN STATE PAYMENT
Millions of eligible Americans will receive a second round of the Golden State Stimulus II payment worth $1,100, the California Franchise Tax Board announced.
The payments, released Friday, September 17, will reach direct deposit recipients first.
Residents who do not claim dependents and did not receive the first round of payments can be granted $1,100 for the second stimulus payment.
Gov. Gavin Newsom said the extra money should help residents of the state who suffered financial difficulties during the Covid-19 pandemic to get back on their feet, including low-income parents and self-employed workers.
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