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In late March, soon after responses to the coronavirus included restricting social interaction and business availability, the federal government passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

The $2 trillion-plus package is designed to provide economic relief for people impacted by the COVID-19 restrictions.

The CARES Act was designed to provide assistance for American workers and their families, assistance for small businesses, assistance for state, local and tribal governments and preserving jobs for American industry.

One of the most noted parts of the CARES Act i...