The Hill: Congress cannot ignore the need for COVID-19 relief

Following is an excerpt from an op-ed by Amy Hanauer published in The Hill.

Yet, the economy is keeping afloat because Congress put cash in people’s pockets all spring, with direct payments and expanded unemployment insurance benefits. The CARES Act, passed in March, contained much to criticize, including tax cuts to the richest and $500 billion for big corporations. But the provisions to people saved the economy — until now. Read more

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