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There is a debate in the U.S. government about the need for a new relief package. On one side is the position that government spending on the pandemic has already been very high and that there will be no further packages. On the other is the view that another package is needed to help the states that are struggling to cope with the costs of fighting the pandemic. The likely next package, CARES 2, will place a strong focus on assisting taxpayers, postal systems and support for the states. In addition, it may possibly include: an extension of the unemployment benefits that were set to end in July, an expansion of food assistance for children, health benefits for the unemployed, extra pay for essential-service workers, and other measures to deal with the pandemic.
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Original title - Pelosi maneuvers McConnell into a corner
