CARES Act Payment by TOMORROW (11/21)

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CARES Act Payment by TOMORROW (11/21)

Dear Friend, As families continue to struggle to keep food on the table during this economic crisis, I encourage all eligible people to take full advantage of the relief available to them. For those who are eligible, but haven’t received a stimulus payment under the coronavirus CARES Act, the deadline to request a payment is tomorrow, Saturday, November 21 st at 12pm PT at […]

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