Here's how LA County will likely benefit from $2.2 trillion coronavirus disaster bill
It couldn't come soon enough for L.A. County, where on Thursday, the toll continued it exponential climb: 21 deaths, 1,230 cases. And economically, most of the region's businesses remained shut down, and their staffs out of work, wondering if they can pay the rent as the first of the month nears.
The bill -- the largest of its kind in American history -- was poised to speed help to individuals and businesses.
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The impact of the massive package was still being assessed by county officials on Thursday. But they knew where some of the money could be going for the region. Beneficiary programs could include:
Officials said of particular note was funding available for Community Development Block Grants and Emergency Solutions Grants -- both critical forms of funding that local officials can leverage for affordable housing, anti-poverty programs and infrastructure development.
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Schiff added that the bill covers the millions of Americans who work as contractors, in the gig economy and in a variety of other employment streams -- including the entertainment industry, a big employment base in the region, which has all but shut down amid the pandemic.
"This bill is not perfect, but thanks to the advocacy of House and
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The Associated Press contributed to this story.
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