re: Does the gubmint really need 8b dollars for the corona virus

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It also noted that the measure includes $435 million to support health systems overseas to prevent, prepare and respond to the coronavirus, plus $300 million to respond to humanitarian needs. It also provides an estimated $7 billion in low-interest loans to affected small businesses.

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The measure also includes a provision that was a high priority among Democrats: ensuring the funds can only be used to address the coronavirus and other infectious diseases. Democratic leaders raised concerns that the Trump administration would use the funds for other purposes.

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They are doing exactly what they tell you they are trying to prevent.

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