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To: U.S. Government
Extend Weekly Federal Unemployment $600 Payments and Provide Monthly Stimulus Payments
We are demanding that the U.S. Government act immediately to save the people from the ongoing economic crisis that COVID-19 has brought on. The people need a $2,000 monthly stimulus payment for the duration of this pandemic. The COVID-19 Emergency Unemployment Federal $600 must be extended until AT LEAST the end of the year.
Why is this important?
Millions of people are out of work or have had their hours cut due to the pandemic. As cases rise in nearly half of the states, more are expected to lose their source of income as bars and restaurants are ordered to close. For those receiving unemployment, many will not be able to make ends meet without the federal $600. The people are at risk of eviction and hunger if the government does not take action immediately. People should not have to choose between working in unsafe conditions or being homeless. There is no vaccine available to us and there is no cure. Ensuring the needs of the people during this crisis should be the government’s number one priority.