WASHINGTON – The White House said Thursday that direct payments of $ 1,400 for most Americans funded by the American Rescue Plan will begin appearing in bank accounts as early as this weekend.

Press Secretary Jen Psaki said the government would make the first direct deposits this weekend. She says payments will continue in the next few weeks.

President Joe Biden signed the US $ 1.9 trillion rescue plan in the oval office on Thursday.

In addition to direct payments of $ 1,400 to individuals, the plan includes money to help distribute coronavirus vaccines, to help homeowners and tenants, to help reopen schools, to help state and local governments. and the extension of the children’s tax credit, among other features.

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