What coronavirus relief bill offers small businesses
The $2 trillion package features forgivable loans and other aid to smaller employers. Some experts say it's not enough.
Kate Gibson is a Reporter for CBS MoneyWatch in New York, where she covers business and consumer finance. She previously worked for CNBC and MarketWatch and has written for national news outlets, including Barron's, the Wall Street Journal and the Chicago Tribune.
The $2 trillion package features forgivable loans and other aid to smaller employers. Some experts say it's not enough.
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