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Late last week, Congress passed a $2 trillion relief bill to help individuals, families, businesses and states in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The package includes $150 billion in emergency funding for state and local governments, including at least $1.25 billion for Oklahoma. The measure includes direct checks for adult individuals for $1,200 and $2,400 for married couples with an additional $500 for dependents. The bill also includes four months of increased unemployment insurance for Americans who lose their jobs in response to the crisis.

Federal disaster loans for small businesses h...