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The government has the power to print money, but the process may be different than you think. Securing the funding involves Congress, the Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve all working in tandem to essentially create new money. Watch this video for a full breakdown of the roles each institution plays and to learn how the strategy can backfire.

Where the money comes from for your stimulus check

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