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Politics

A new proposal would send $5,000 direct payments to American adults if Republicans hold Congress. Good policy, or an election bribe?

The plan, tied to control of Congress, has reignited debate over direct cash payments as economic policy versus a politically timed handout. — Good policy 0%, Election bribe 100%, Depends on how it's funded 0% (2 votes so far).