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5,593 Pages: Congress Strikes Spending/COVID Deal

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New Financial Aid Initiatives

This chapter explores a new financial aid plan featuring direct payments to families and an increase in unemployment benefits, aimed at supporting those affected by the pandemic. It also discusses legislative negotiations and the allocation of funds to assist struggling businesses, particularly in the service industry, emphasizing the urgency of timely relief measures.

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