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Religious Groups Rally for the American Rescue Plan - Center for American Progress


Religious Groups Rally for the American Rescue Plan
March 4, 2021, 9:00 am
Prominent religious leaders and faith-based organizations are rallying support for the American Rescue Plan the $1.9 trillion relief package that addresses the public health and economic crises facing the United States due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The proposed funding will help people in need by speeding up the distribution and administration of coronavirus vaccines; providing $1,400 stimulus checks to most Americans and an extra $400 per week to out-of-work Americans through August; guaranteeing 14 weeks of emergency paid leave for all workers; providing $350 billion in state and local aid; and expanding the child tax credit. ....

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