It looks as if Congress will soon pass a much-needed economic relief (not stimulus) bill — something that will help distressed Americans get through the next few months, while we wait for widespread vaccination to set the stage for economic recovery. That’s good news, because something is better than nothing, even though what we know about the legislation says that it’s going to be deeply flawed. Even some of the good guys seem a bit confused about what they’re trying to do. About good guys getting it wrong: Economic relief legislation is largely about providing individuals and families with a financial lifeline during the pandemic. Should it go to a majority of the population, like those $1,200 checks sent out in the spring?

Source: New York Times December 18, 2020 00:00 UTC