Funding Deadline Pushed, Hope for COVID-19 Relief Remains
12/07/2020
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The Dec. 11 federal government funding deadline is likely to be pushed back a week following votes in the House and Senate, which are expected to occur this week.
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Hope remains for another round of COVID-19 relief. Policy differences also remain.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci said we should be in good shape by the end of the summer related to vaccine distribution. There is a financial and health related gap to be bridged between now and then, however.
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The near-term health status worsens as new cases, hospitalizations, and deaths continue to rise.
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Near-term financial status is also questionable as the need for a renewal of benefits is high.
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Actual and threats of closures and reopening rollbacks in California, New York, and Texas are going to increase the negative financial impact.
