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Americans are still financially struggling during the pandemic despite aid from the government.
A new study suggests further government aid is needed on a larger scale to help tens of millions of families.
Low-income Black and Latino households may need more than others.
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 bipartisan support for his $1.9 trillion proposal, but the only counteroffer from Republicans was a $600 billion bill, with many in the GOP suggesting more money wasn t needed. And some economists have expressed concern that giving Americans too much right now could overheat the economy.