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Second round of stimulus checks?

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Second round of stimulus checks?
Second round of stimulus checks?

Rochester residents are sounding off about what they think about coronavirus financial relief for Americans.

By now millions of americans have received stimulus checks to help them financially through this difficult time.

There's a question being raised of whether there should a second round of stimulus checks?

Kimt news three's maleeha kamal spoke to rochester residents to see what they think.xxx president trump: "i bet people will be happy to get a big beautiful check with my name on it."

Exactly one month ago president donald trump signed the coronavirus aid, relief, and economic security or 'cares' act into law.

The two trillion dollar stimulus package allocates funds for a number of programs... including loan relief for small businesses and stimulus checks for many americans.

After one round of checks... some americans are wanting and needing more money.

According to a recent survey by wallethub..

8?percent of americans want another wave of stimulus checks look live: i went out and spoke to rochester residents about what they think about this.

Todd hoefd recently received his stimulus check.

The rochester resident works in contracting... and says he isn't hurting financially.

His check is currently sitting in a bank.

Todd hoefd: "it's not something that i needed severely.

So i might find a better use for it for somebody that might need it."

Hoefd is one of the luckier ones.

With millions of americans currently without a job... the loss of income has been devestating leaving some of these people not knowng how they will pay for their rent or even next meal.

Scott gill works in finance.

He wants to know financially how a second or third round will play out.

Scott gill sot: "where's the money going to come from?

How is it going to be paid back?

Both rochester residents agree a second round is needed?

But this round not everyone should receive a check.

Todd hoefd: i understand the intent and why they are distributing it but i think it should be a bit more targeted to people that actually need it.

Scott gill: maybe the second round can be for those who really need it.?

In rochester maleeha kamal kimt news right now?

Congress is considering the emergency money for the people act.

That includes a ?thousand dollar monthly payment

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