Lawmakers Want To Get Americans More Relief Money

Lawmakers Want To Get Americans More Relief Money — Here's What They Propose

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Published 08 May 2020

A trio of Senate Democrats wants to give $2,000 per month to individuals through the end of the health emergency. One Senate Republican proposes covering payroll for companies who rehire workers.

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Lawmakers Want To Get Americans More Relief Money — Here's What They Propose

Lawmakers Want To Get Americans More Relief Money — Here's What They Propose

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