
Why it's difficult for small businesses to get federal aid
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Congress has allocated $350 billion in small business loans. Why can't owners get them?
The economic emergency driven by the coronavirus pandemic is especially brutal for small businesses, many of which experienced an abrupt and complete loss of income. Although federal aid has been allocated to assist them, logistical obstacles to getting the funds into the hands of business owners remain. We hear from some of these owners, and Amna Nawaz turns to Lisa Desjardins for policy details.
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Why it's difficult for small businesses to get federal aid
Clip: 4/10/2020 | 9m 35sVideo has Closed Captions
The economic emergency driven by the coronavirus pandemic is especially brutal for small businesses, many of which experienced an abrupt and complete loss of income. Although federal aid has been allocated to assist them, logistical obstacles to getting the funds into the hands of business owners remain. We hear from some of these owners, and Amna Nawaz turns to Lisa Desjardins for policy details.
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