During the pandemic, the U.S. proved the wisdom of guaranteed cash payments.

[Joepyeweed]

The deficit skyrocketed long before anyone knew what covid was.

[RPlant]

$600 / week divided by 40 hours = $15/hr. Hmm, sort of sounds like a familiar number.

[JustRight]

$600 / week divided by 40 hours = $15/hr. Hmm, sort of sounds like a familiar number.

Interesting. I hadn’t thought of it that way. I do know that local restaurants are having a tough time rehiring workers.