The Senate passed a record $2 trillion dollar stimulus bill, as did the House, and President Donald Trump signed it. It’s estimated over 150 million households will receive stimulus checks.
Nevertheless, a Facebook poster ranted black people should reject the check. Hmm, but everyone else should accept a check?
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