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Dec 7, 2020

That coronavirus relief on the horizon … is it a mirage?

Congress is under a lot of pressure to get a COVID-19 relief package passed, but it’s not a done deal. Plus, one of sticking points in those negotiations has been aid to state and local governments. And, what can small business owners expect from the Biden administration?

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$908 billion bill is the latest attempt at congressional compromise for more COVID-19 relief funding
Marketplace’s Nancy Marshall-Genzer has more.
State and local governments "definitely do need some money"
That’s according to Julia Coronado, founder and president of MacroPolicy Perspectives. She says “they’ve laid off a million workers, and they’re going to continue laying off workers if they don’t get some budget support.” While the declines in revenue haven’t been quite as severe as predicted during the depths of the pandemic, revenue is still down, Coronado said.
What small business owners might expect from Biden
by Justin Ho
Alex Wong/Getty Images
Biden has pledged to provide additional resources for small businesses. Business owners say the type of aid matters.
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