Infographic: What’s in the American Rescue Plan?
Here’s a breakdown of the major programs in the American Rescue Plan and how much they cost.
Read MoreHere’s How Raising the Minimum Wage Would Affect Everything from Household Incomes to the National Debt
Setting a higher minimum wage would affect family incomes in a variety of ways, including increasing earnings for most low-wage workers and lifting some families out of poverty.
Read MoreBreaking Down the $48 Billion of Airline Industry Payroll Support in Coronavirus Relief Legislation
As of January 29, 2021, the Department of the Treasury disbursed over $34 billion of the total $48 billion allocated to air carriers through the PSP1 and PSP2.
Read MoreNew Projections for Unemployment, GDP, Inflation and Interest Rates
The economic recovery is expected to continue and GDP will return to its pre-pandemic level by the middle of this year, according to the latest data from the CBO.
Read MoreWhat Was the Coronavirus Relief Fund?
The Coronavirus Relief Fund provided $150 billion in direct federal fiscal support to governments in states, territories, and tribal areas.
Read MoreInfographic: President Biden and Congress Face a Range of Complex and Urgent Policy Issues
Putting our economy on a path to recovery continue to be the most pressing priorities for our nation. At the same time, our fiscal outlook has worsened considerably.
Read MoreWhich Coronavirus Relief Programs Provide the Most Bang for the Buck?
While there is no single ideal way to deal with such a complex policy challenge as the pandemic, we can glean insights about how responses have been working.
Read MoreSeveral Coronavirus Relief Programs Are Set to Expire Soon
Here’s an overview of some of the programs that face impending deadlines or are set to expire soon.
Read MoreHow Will the Coronavirus Pandemic Impact Social Security’s Finances?
Four analyses project a more rapid depletion of Social Security trust funds as a result of coronavirus, outpacing previous depletion projections.
Read MoreWhat Is the Provider Relief Fund?
The CARES Act Provider Relief Fund aids hospitals and healthcare providers on the front lines of the coronavirus response. Learn how HHS has allocated funding.
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