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Pandemic Relief Will Run Out If President Doesn't Sign Package Into Law

Direct-deposit economic relief money is expected to be weeks ahead of physical checks.
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Economic benefits are endangered.

Economic benefits for victims of the pandemic will expire soon if Congress and the president don't act to extend or replace them.

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Jim Zarroli is an NPR correspondent based in New York. He covers economics and business news.