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Americans still need a lifeline despite trillions in coronavirus aid

  • Written by Mary G. Findling, Research Associate at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University
imageAmericas' financial desperation can be seen in the soaring demand for food assistance. AP Photo/John Minchillo

As Congress prepares another injection of COVID-19 aid for businesses and individuals, there’s been debate about whether it’s necessary on top of the US$3.5 trillion spent so far.

President Joe Biden had initially hoped to get...

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