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The COVID-19 pandemic has led to unprecedented levels of unemployment and economic uncertainty, and despite strong government efforts to address human needs, continued support and bold policy are essential for the months ahead, top scholars said during a recent event at UC Berkeley.
Nationwide, in just three months, the number of food insecure families has more than doubled, they said. Systems designed to provide temporary help to unemployed people are proving insufficient, as long-term job uncertainty persists. Recent spikes in coronavirus cases are driving new discussions about the need for additional economic stimulus legislation and the […]
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