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No, CDC can’t extend eviction moratorium without Congress

Government

No, CDC can’t extend eviction moratorium without Congress

Money

No, there is not a coin shortage in the US but there is a circulation problem

If you have trouble getting change, the U.S. Coin Task Force and Federal Reserve said it’s a circulation issue – caused in part by people leaving change at home.
Money

Yes, the WHO receives funding from China as it does from every other member country

Each country that makes up the World Health Organization pays a fee. Data shows China contributes far less to the WHO than many other countries, including the U.S.
Money

No, people cannot legally buy planets, despite celebrity’s claim

Although Grimes claimed rapper Lil Uzi Vert was the first human to legally own a planet, his ownership is unlikely to be legally recognized by any government.
Money

Yes, Biden previously pledged to forgive $10,000 of federal student loan debt

President Biden released his proposed budget last week, and the omission of federal student loan debt forgiveness caught many people’s attention.
Coronavirus

No, the federal government is not paying people to get vaccinated

The Biden administration and public health officials are encouraging all Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and its variants.
Environment

Yes, carbon credits are legitimate and some companies really do use them to offset carbon usage

Experts say the average consumer should do their own due diligence to make sure the carbon credits they’re purchasing are valid.
Money

No, the children of members of Congress are not exempt from repaying their student loans

While being the child of a member of Congress may have its perks, they are responsible for repaying their student loans.
Health

Yes, most hospitals are required to offer financial assistance

Eligibility for those financial assistance policies varies from state to state and hospital to hospital, so it’s important to check your hospital’s policies first.
Money

No, parents can’t claim the child tax credit for children who turn 18 in 2021

The IRS has begun sending monthly child tax credit payments to eligible parents with children who will be 17 and younger at the end of the year.
Money

Child tax credit fast facts: Everything parents and guardians need to know

The VERIFY team answers questions about the Advance Child Tax Credit included in the American Rescue Plan.
Money

Yes, Venmo is imposing a new service fee, but only for certain transactions

A meme going viral across social media shows a do’s and don’ts guide for small business owners who might use Venmo or Cash App for transactions.

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New Orleans's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | New Orleans, Louisiana | WWLTV.com

No, CDC can’t extend eviction moratorium without Congress

No, there is not a coin shortage in the US but there is a circulation problem

Yes, the WHO receives funding from China as it does from every other member country

No, people cannot legally buy planets, despite celebrity’s claim

Yes, Biden previously pledged to forgive $10,000 of federal student loan debt

No, the federal government is not paying people to get vaccinated

Yes, carbon credits are legitimate and some companies really do use them to offset carbon usage

No, the children of members of Congress are not exempt from repaying their student loans

Yes, most hospitals are required to offer financial assistance

No, parents can’t claim the child tax credit for children who turn 18 in 2021

Child tax credit fast facts: Everything parents and guardians need to know

Yes, Venmo is imposing a new service fee, but only for certain transactions

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