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Dec 2020
7m 43s

Straight Shot: Congress Clowns

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Tezlyn provides a quick straight shot bonus commentary discussing how on Monday, December 28, 2020, Congress passed the CASH Act of 2020 which increases the Covid relief direct payments to Americans from $600.00 to $2000.00. However, in order for Americans to receive the cash, it must pass the Senate. 

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