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More states lift restrictions, in bid for economic relief

More states lift restrictions, as small businesses struggle to secure relief

04/28/2020

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More states lift restrictions, in bid for economic relief

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More states lift restrictions, as small businesses struggle to secure relief

Nine states have begun lifting pandemic restrictions in a bid to revive struggling economies. Many small businesses have tried to secure financial relief from the federal government’s Paycheck Protection Program -- but the initiative’s second round has been plagued with technical problems. Meanwhile, some officials worry that without expanded testing, reopening is unsafe. Amna Nawaz reports.

04/28/2020

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