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Politics
How the Paycheck Protection Program went from good intentions to a huge free-for-all
An NPR analysis of data released by the Small Business Administration shows the vast majority of Paycheck Protection Program loans have been forgiven, even though the program was rampant with fraud.
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National
Rural Communities Fall Farther Behind In COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Cities are leaving rural areas behind in the race to vaccinate against COVID-19, but some states' suburbs are struggling, too. To close the gap experts say, outreach needs to be hyperlocal.
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National
Lagging Vaccination Rates Among Rural Seniors Hint At Brewing Rural-Urban Divide
As adults of all ages get access to the COVID-19 vaccines, health researchers worry that the trend could worsen.