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August 7, 2020

Congressional Talks on New Coronavirus Stimulus on Brink of Collapse
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On Capitol Hill, talks between House Democrats and Republican leaders on
a new coronavirus stimulus bill are on the brink of collapse, more than
a week after enhanced unemployment benefits and a federal moratorium on
evictions expired. Meanwhile, Saturday marks the deadline for businesses
to apply to the $650 billion Paycheck Protection Program of guaranteed
federal loans. 


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