2009 Stimulus Check

There has been a lot of discussion about these checks. I have heard from economists while listening to NPR discussing the various merits of this plan and whether or not it will actually work as intended. I believe that they just might. But probably not necessarily by people just buying things but, because of the [...]

In 2010, we might acquire a tax rebate that rivals the amount everyone got in last year’s rebate, which is fortunate news for everyone. With a new administration in Washington and the financial crisis leaving many people poor, it reflects well on the new president to help out the common man and give him some [...]

Or what exactly is a Stimulus Check ?
Is it just a new word for rebate check, that you get when you file your tax return?
And what is going on with these checks? Why are they late, so as to make so many news stories lately?