Congress finally got it together and passed a COVID-19 relief package this week. But let’s do some numbers. Consumer spending fell nearly half a percent last month — the first decrease since April. Personal income also fell by a little over 1% — the third decline in four months. And with more Paycheck Protection Program money on the way, small business owners haven’t forgotten that the first rollout wasn’t exactly smooth. On today’s show: Even with more COVID relief, the economy, businesses and people are still gonna be hurting. So what happens next? Plus, confusion in vaccine distribution to nursing home residents, and why it can be a challenge for LGBTQ veterans to get their benefits.

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