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ItsjustMe

(11,230 posts) Mon Mar 1, 2021, 07:38 PM Mar 2021

See what Bill Gates thinks of Biden's stimulus bill (CNN)

CNN's Fareed Zakaria asks Bill Gates whether he thinks the $1.9 trillion Covid-19 stimulus package passed by the US House of Representatives is excessive or well calibrated.

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See what Bill Gates thinks of Biden's stimulus bill (CNN) (Original Post) ItsjustMe Mar 2021 OP

The most important part of this relief bill frazzled Mar 2021 #1

This! Thekaspervote Mar 2021 #2

How 'bout MOMFUDSKI Mar 2021 #3

I agree -- he seems like a nice guy but why is in the news so much? Dorn Mar 2021 #4

frazzled

(18,402 posts)

1. The most important part of this relief bill

Reply to ItsjustMe (Original post)

Mon Mar 1, 2021, 07:47 PM

Mar 2021

IMO, is the aid to states and cities, who must balance their budgets. They are in terrible shape, and critical programs are at risk of being cut or decimated. This money will do invaluable good, and avoid stressful state/municipal property or income tax hikes in the bargain.

I know people are focused on getting their individual checks, but this aspect of the bill (and others) are equally important.