Cheney tells Philly workers: The check is in the mail

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By The Associated Press

Story Published: May 8, 2008 at 8:24 PM MST

Story Updated: May 8, 2008 at 8:24 PM MST

PHILADELPHIA - Vice President Dick Cheney says Americans should be assured that the economy will turn around.

He stopped at a government check printing facility in Northeast Philadelphia to tout the economic stimulus checks going out to more than 130 million Americans. He calls the checks "a shot of energy at the right time and in the right way."

The first batch of rebate payments started hitting bank accounts last week through direct deposits. The payments go up to $600 for individuals and $1,200 for couples. The Bush administration is counting on the payments to boost consumer spending and trigger a rebound in growth starting this summer.

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