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A Different Future Was Possible: Reflections on the US Pandemic Response

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A collective policy response complemented this rhetorical and ideological framing. In March 2020 , Congress expanded unemployment benefits at unprecedented levels, subsidized businesses, guaranteed paid sick leave for many workers, and broadened Medicaid eligibility. years below 2019 levels, largely due to COVID-19 deaths.

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