The Treasury Department and other federal agencies did not reveal specific timelines for when stimulus checks, small business aid, and unemployment benefits would be released.
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Tyson boss fired for COVID betting pool says it was a ‘morale boost’
More than 1,000 workers at the Iowa pork plant tested positive for the virus, which killed at least six.
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Jobless benefits for thousands of Mainers could be delayed at least a week
It will take time for the state’s labor department to implement reauthorized federal benefits and new payments from the COVID-19 relief package finalized after a delay by the president.
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Bangor toilet paper factory slows down after busy year in pandemic
In addition to providing toilet paper and other paper products, the company provided the raw material for antiseptic wipes.
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The Latest: China sentences former lawyer who reported on virus outbreak to 4 years
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
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Los Angeles vaccine recipients can get a digital record that may ease future access
The record will give recipients a way to verify they have been vaccinated, which they can put into an Apple Wallet or competing Google platform.
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State braces for surge of COVID-19 in the wake of the holidays
The Maine’s CDC reported 439 new cases and 3 deaths Monday, with more infections expected as a result of travel and social gatherings over Christmas and New Year’s.
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Here’s what’s in the stimulus and government funding bill
The massive, year-end catchall bill combines $900 billion in COVID-19 aid with a $1.4 trillion spending bill and reams of other unfinished legislation.
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AstraZeneca: Shot will be effective against COVID-19 variant
British authorities have blamed the new virus variant for soaring infection rates across the country.
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Top U.S. health officials warn of post-holiday coronavirus surge
Dr. Anthony Fauci says a ‘surge’ may be on the way after many Americans have ignored pleas to avoid travel over the holidays.