Absent action from the Senate, key COVID relief measures are set to expire at the end of the month, including expanded unemployment assistance, an eviction moratorium, and student loan forbearance. These are critical programs that millions of families rely on. đŸ§”âŹ‡ïž
We are facing unemployment numbers unlike anything in generations. If Congress does not act, as many as 13 million Americans—including gig workers, independent contractors, and the self-employed—will lose the aid that’s helping them make ends meet. (2/5) https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/11/business/economy/unemployment-benefits-cutoff.html
As a former professor, I know how crucial it is to protect student borrowers. For months, I’ve been fighting for student loan relief for all during the pandemic. With protections expiring, millions are set to owe money they don’t have on January 1. (4/5) https://twitter.com/RepKatiePorter/status/1275555558712467456
The COVID-19 crisis has placed an incredible economic burden on families and small businesses. We need to provide direct relief to Americans—and that starts with extending the protections expiring in just a few weeks. (5/5)
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