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What these Americans want from congressional pandemic aid

What these Americans say they need from congressional pandemic aid

Aired 07/21/2020

PBS News Hour

What these Americans want from congressional pandemic aid

Clip: 7/21/2020 | 3m 24sVideo has Closed Captions

What these Americans say they need from congressional pandemic aid

With Congress back in session, lawmakers are considering another round of coronavirus relief. Two of the major sticking points are prolonging increased unemployment benefits and protecting against coronavirus-related lawsuits. What do Americans think about these two issues, as they grapple with the pandemic’s economic fallout? We hear some of their opinions.

Aired 07/21/2020

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