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5 things for Houstonians to know for Wednesday, Oct. 7
Read full article: 5 things for Houstonians to know for Wednesday, Oct. 7Here are things you need to know for Wednesday, Oct. 7:1. Trump, who has the coronavirus himself, tweeted Tuesday that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was not negotiating in good faith. In Texas, a corporation convicted of a felony can face a fine of up to $20,000, according to the penal code. Court documents said the couple killed Maliyah and put her body in a storm drain. Pasadena couple accused of abusing 2 small children charged, investigators sayA Pasadena couple accused of abusing their two small sons, one of whom died, were both arrested and charged.
President Trump halts COVID-19 relief talks, stimulus check negotiations until after election
Read full article: President Trump halts COVID-19 relief talks, stimulus check negotiations until after electionWASHINGTON โ President Donald Trump says he has instructed aides to stop negotiating on a coronavirus aid plan until after the election, roiling stock markets hoping for an economic boost for hard-hit industries such as the airlines. Trump, who has the coronavirus himself, tweeted Tuesday that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was not negotiating in good faith. The Democratic-led House passed a $2.2 trillion relief bill last week. The White House said at the time that it had raised the price tag on its own proposal to $1.6 trillion. But bridging that difference has proved difficult.
The Latest: Top Trump aide Stephen Miller tests positive
Read full article: The Latest: Top Trump aide Stephen Miller tests positive__3:45 p.m.House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says President Donald Trump is "putting himself first at the expense of the countryโ by halting negotiations over a new coronavirus aid package from Congress. The White House said at the time that it had raised the price tag on its own proposal to $1.6 trillion. ___1:30 p.m.Sen. Kamala Harris tested negative for the coronavirus on Monday, two days before her debate with Vice President Mike Pence. The Commission on Presidential Debates requires everyone accessing the debate site to have tested negative. Sean Conley, says in a new memo released by the White House that the presidentโs medical team met with him in the residence Tuesday morning.
First stimulus checks have been deposited in taxpayersโ bank accounts
Read full article: First stimulus checks have been deposited in taxpayersโ bank accountsSeveral American taxpayers have received their stimulus check via direct deposit from the federal government. #IRS deposited the first Economic Impact Payments into taxpayersโ bank accounts today. According to the report, the official said the U.S. Department of the Treasury is transmitting payments to the Federal Reserve for distribution to financial institutions to be deposited into Americansโ bank accounts. By the middle of the week, tens of millions of Americans who qualified for aid will have received their payment from the federal government. The first batch of recipients will be those who filed their taxes in 2018 or 2019 and received a refund via direct deposit, the official explained to Fox News.
Extra $600 unemployment benefits will start flowing as early as this week for a lucky few
Read full article: Extra $600 unemployment benefits will start flowing as early as this week for a lucky fewIt includes a $600 weekly increase for up to four months, on top of state benefits. States had to wait until the federal Department of Labor issued guidance on the extra funds, which will be fully covered by the federal government. Meanwhile, Indiana expects to start sending out the larger checks the week of April 20th, Fred Payne, commissioner of the state Department of Workforce Development, said Monday. Some states will provide a single larger weekly check, while others may opt to send the state and federal benefits separately. But countless more were unable to get through to their state unemployment agencies and complete their applications.
Trump administration will reimburse hospitals for treating uninsured coronavirus patients using stimulus funds
Read full article: Trump administration will reimburse hospitals for treating uninsured coronavirus patients using stimulus fundsThe Trump administration will use funds from the $2 trillion federal stimulus package to pay hospitals for treating uninsured coronavirus patients, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said Friday. The money will come from a $100 billion fund set up to reimburse hospitals and other health care providers for their coronavirus expenses, he said. Using stimulus funding to pay for treating the uninsured will divert funds that hospitals say they desperately need for other coronavirus-related expenses, such as personal protective equipment for their workers and additional ventilators and beds. The legislation set up a $100 billion fund aimed at reimbursing hospitals, health care providers and others for expenses and lost revenue related to the pandemic. And an earlier stimulus package gave states the option of covering testing for the uninsured through Medicaid, with the federal government picking up the tab.
When will you get your stimulus cash, and how?
Read full article: When will you get your stimulus cash, and how?Previous stimulus payments in 2001 and 2008 have been delivered by both direct deposit and checks in the mail, but mobile payment services like Venmo want to play a role this time. The IRS will use your 2019 tax return, if you've already filed it, or your 2018 return to calculate the amount of your payment. Even those who don't normally need to file a tax return may have to in order to receive their payment. Social Security recipients will automatically receive stimulus payThe Treasury Department, clearing up confusion, said Wednesday that Social Security recipients will not have to file a tax return in order to receive the economic stimulus payments the government is preparing to send out. Those who do not receive their Social Security benefits via direct deposit will be sent a paper check.