Further Means Testing of the Stimulus Will Be Disastrous

Further Means Testing of the Stimulus Will Be Disastrous
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"I'm basically just treading water," said Jay, forty-two.

Jay had been working full time in the live event industry in Texas since 2016. While he was largely living paycheck to paycheck due to student loan debt and rent, he was comfortable and loved his work.

That was before the COVID-19 pandemic hit and caused the cancellation of live events around the country. Jay held on to his job longer than many in the industry, but he was furloughed in September.

“My income has been cut in more than half, and I can only pay rent, bills, and eat. That’s it,” he said. “Rent is ridiculously expensive in Austin. I make bulk meals to stretch my dollar that way. I’ve canceled most subscriptions to anything and don’t have cable. I’ve foregone purchases to replace old clothes, dishes, and other consumable goods.”
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