Nearly Half of COVID-19 Relief Package Being Diverted to Non-Pandemic Priorities: Think Tank
The Committee for Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB) said in their policy analysis of the House’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, details of the legislation indicate a trend of funds being rerouted to non-pandemic priorities, which are unrelated to providing relief. “The goal of COVID relief is to end the pandemic, protect incomes, and support the …