As Pandemic Continues, Americans , Recieve Less Federal Aid.<br />The world has almost entered its <br />third year of the COVID-19 pandemic.<br />CNN reports citizens of the United States shouldn't expect any more help from the federal government in 2022.<br />CNN reports citizens of the United States shouldn't expect any more help from the federal government in 2022.<br />Congress authorized relief packages <br />totaling $5.7 trillion in 2020 and 2021. .<br />Economists say much of Congress' <br />relief packages have now been spent.<br />Now, amid the onset of the <br />highly-contagious Omicron variant, experts <br />say less help is on the way than ever before.<br />In the United States, stimulus checks <br />are a thing of the past.<br />Helpful programs like enhanced unemployment insurance and <br />paid sick leave programs have expired.<br />Expanded child tax credits were paid out for the last time in December.<br />After public outcry, President Biden announced that student loan repayments would be paused until May.<br />And still, there is much uncertainty <br />as we turn toward 2022
