Governor Patrick and I worked on the Middle Mile, which was all federal money, but also to point out, in the CARES act, there was $400 million for our hospitals unemployment insurance, which was perhaps the most important thing we did, including The $600 supplemental [unemployment insurance] that I included in that package. Not to miss the fact that the stimulus checks of up to $1,200, $2,400 for joint filers under $2,400 was put into the pockets of those individuals who badly needed it. (08:38–08:43)
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Asserts that Richard Neal included a $600 supplemental unemployment insurance in the CARES Act.
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