Mitch McConnell Included $600 Checks in Covid-19 Stimulus Plans After Hearing That Opposition Could Cost Republicans the Senate Runoffs in Georgia, Report Says Posted byMia Jankowicz December 17, 2020 Leave a comment on Mitch McConnell Included $600 Checks in Covid-19 Stimulus Plans After Hearing That Opposition Could Cost Republicans the Senate Runoffs in Georgia, Report Says Direct payments of $1,200 were sent out earlier this year, but before this week had dropped off the radar in the latest negotiations for more relief.