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Looming Deadline Could Push States to Misspend CARES Act Money
Justin Watson of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the U.S. flag before the game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Bucs in November at Raymond James Stadium. The stadium, which is slated to host the Super Bowl in 2021, received CARES Act funds to make modifications, including no-touch restrooms and other safety precautions, to more safely hold games. But critics say that may not be a good use of the emergency COVID-19 funding.
Cliff Welch
Icon Sportswire via The Associated Press
States and localities are scrambling to pour $150 billion in federal CARES Act dollars into the COVID-19-ravaged economy before the end-of-year deadline, raising concerns that the money may not go to the recipients most in need.