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Treasury Secretary Bessent Says Administration Is Serious About $5,000 Checks
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent doubled down on the promise of $5,000 checks for every American.Credit: Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty ImagesWhat You Need to KnowTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the government could send a $5,000 check to every U.S. adult without increasing the national debt.The idea was met with skepticism by both Democratic and Republican lawmakers.The stimulus checks would be the largest in history and would cost as much as the military budget.President Donald Trump’s top financial officials are pushing forward with his idea to send $5,000 checks to every…
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