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Trajectory Of $1.9 Trillion Federal Stimulus Bill / How Californians Can Get State Stimulus Package / Paying Taxes On Unemployment Benefits
Category: News & Politics
Duration: 00:00:00
Publish Date: 2021-03-03 16:00:00
Description:

The $1.9 trillion stimulus bill has moved onto the Senate, where Democrats hope to pass it into law before unemployment benefits expire mid-March. In California, lawmakers passed a state stimulus package last week. We hear about both packages, including the reality of having to pay taxes on unemployment benefits.

Today's Guests

  • POLITICO budget & appropriations reporter Caitlin Emma talks about the trajectory of the stimulus as the Senate takes on the bill that would provide funds for vaccination programs, expanded unemployment insurance, and $1,400 stimulus checks
  • Democratic Congressman Ami Bera on what is included in the stimulus package beyond financial aid and what he thinks might change before it gets passed in the Senate
  • CalMatters economic inequality reporter Jackie Botts explains California’s stimulus and how those who qualify can get the funds allocated to them by the state
  • Washington Post economics correspondent Heather Long breaks down the up to thousands of dollars those getting unemployment insurance have to pay back after filing their taxes
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