The Republicans' $1 trillion stimulus proposal isn't nearly enough — here's what economists say it should be to avoid a jobs catastrophe

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The Republicans' $1 trillion stimulus proposal isn't nearly enough — here's what economists say it should be to avoid a jobs catastrophe

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Published 29 Jul 2020

· Democrats and the GOP are deeply divided on the amount of spending that's needed for stimulus legislation.
· Republicans are seeking to scale back federal unemployment benefits to $200 a week, a move that could cost millions of jobs, according to one study.
· But many economists say more spending is needed to contain the...

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