Economics

U.S.’s $795 Billion Rescue Saved Jobs. No One’s Sure How Many

  • Over 11.6 million loans distributed to small businesses
  • Paycheck Protection Program officially ends its run May 31
Photographer: Olivia Obineme/Bloomberg
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It’s been a lifeline for millions of U.S. small businesses during the pandemic, or a bloated bureaucratic nightmare, depending who you ask -- and maybe a bit of both.