Economics
Watchdogs Eye Trillions in Virus Aid While Leashes Are Kept Taut
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Congress has unleashed nearly $3 trillion in stimulus to contain the economic damage from the coronavirus, and it has also let loose several watchdogs to police the flood of spending. They are supposed to monitor whether the money makes its way as intended to struggling airlines, corporations, main street businesses and hospitals.