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17 Million Americans Have Filed For Unemployment In The Last 3 Weeks

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Federal Reserve's Economic Interventions During a Crisis

This chapter explores the Federal Reserve's actions during the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic, with a focus on the Main Street Lending Program providing substantial credit to small and medium-sized businesses. It also highlights the operational differences between the Fed's initiatives and Congressional appropriations, emphasizing their implications for businesses during the crisis.

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