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

Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2023 5:30 pm

by Joepyeweed

The deficit skyrocketed long before anyone knew what covid was.

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

Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2023 5:30 pm

by RPlant

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

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

Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2023 5:30 pm

by JustRight

RPlant wrote: ↑Sat Jul 11, 2020 3:29 pm $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.