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COVID-19 STIMULUS PACKAGE INCLUDES $13 BILLION FOR AG, $7 BILLION TO EXPAND BROADBAND
Dec. 21, 2020
Hoosier Ag Today radio network reports:
Reuters is reporting that U.S. congressional leaders have reached agreement on a $900 billion aid package. The package would give $600 direct payments to individuals and boost unemployment payments by $300 a week. It also includes billions for small businesses, food assistance, vaccine distribution, transit and healthcare.
Republican Senator Pat Roberts from Kansas told Agri-Pulse that the aid package would include more than $13 billion in agriculture spending. Agri-Pulse is also reporting that the agreement includes $7 billion to expand broadband access.
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