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Mar 18, 2020

$1 trillion to cushion the economy

The White House’s plan to send money directly to Americans to soften the economic blow from COVID-19: How would it work? Businesses in London finding it harder to “keep calm and carry on.”

Sending checks to most American households is a major component of the economic stimulus bill. — Sending checks to most American households is a major component of the economic stimulus bill.
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Checks to U.S. households could provide stimulus after COVID-19 downturn
by Mitchell Hartman
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Government leaders contemplate the idea as part of a multi-billion dollar plan to stimulate the economy.
COVID-19 is making it hard for London businesses to “keep calm and carry on”
by Victoria Craig
Lauren McLean
One industry group says Britain’s hospitality businesses have taken in 60% less money than usual and customer visits have plunged 40%.

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