#pandemic-relief tag

Non-profit organizations

A new bill would give prosecutors 10 years to bring fraud charges over a pandemic program that paid pop stars millions

fromwww.nytimes.com

Nonprofit's Leader Convicted of Siphoning Off $240 Million in Federal Food Aid

Aimee Bock was convicted for a massive fraud scheme involving over $240 million in pandemic relief funds.

2 weeks ago

US politics

Senate advances measure to prosecute fraudulent COVID payouts for musicians and restaurants

fromMiami Herald

1 month ago

Miami food

Ex-Small Business Administration employee sentenced to 4.5 years for PPP fraud

Non-profit organizations

A new bill would give prosecutors 10 years to bring fraud charges over a pandemic program that paid pop stars millions

fromwww.nytimes.com

Nonprofit's Leader Convicted of Siphoning Off $240 Million in Federal Food Aid

Aimee Bock was convicted for a massive fraud scheme involving over $240 million in pandemic relief funds.

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fromMiami Herald

2 months ago

Ex-Miami cop pleads guilty to ripping off COVID loan program. He faces decades in prison

Tramaine Liptrot, a former Miami police officer, faces nearly two decades in prison for fraudulently securing over $200,000 in pandemic relief loans.

Miami food

fromwww.npr.org

2 months ago

Are you expected to start repaying your defaulted student loans? NPR wants to know

Federal student loan repayments resume on May 5 after a five-year pause, impacting millions. Borrowers may face harsh consequences including wage garnishment.

Boston food

fromBoston.com

2 months ago

Watchdog finds evidence of possible corruption by nonprofit working to revitalize JP

Three Squares Main Street program allegedly submitted altered bank statements to the city, raising concerns about the misuse of federal funds.

Trump will revive penalties for student-loan borrowers who are behind on payments. Here's what to expect.

'Going forward, the Department of Education, in conjunction with the Department of Treasury, will shepherd the student loan program responsibly and according to the law...' Education Secretary Linda McMahon.

NYC parents

fromFuncheap

"Pay-What-You-Can" Taco Day at SF's Tato (Every Friday)

This initiative, 'Taco Love,' aims to support those affected by the pandemic while allowing patrons to enjoy a meal for a price they can afford.

Portland food

fromVulture

Lil Wayne Denies COVID Fraud, Defends Explicit Text to Reporter

When asked about the funds in a new Rolling Stone cover story, Wayne looked genuinely perplexed. "I don't know what that mean," he told the magazine.

NYC music

US Elections

fromenglish.elpais.com

IRS stimulus check: What is the deadline, who is eligible and all you need to know

Taxpayers have until April 15 to claim Recovery Refund Credit for unreceived pandemic stimulus payments.

fromwww.npr.org

It's your last chance to claim pandemic-era stimulus checks, the IRS says. Here's how

Some Americans can still claim pandemic-era stimulus payments, but only until April 15, 2024.

SF politics

fromwww.esquire.com