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U.S. sent $1.4B in COVID-19 relief payments to dead people, audit finds

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 22: The U.S. Capital seen on March 21, 2019 in Washington, DC. Special counsel Robert Mueller has delivered his report on alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election to Attorney General William Barr. TASOS KATOPODIS/Getty Images A government watchdog says nearly 1.1 million relief payments totalling some $1.4 billion went…

Airlines get relief package as COVID-19 wreaks havoc

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Mar 17, 2020 – 9.16pmThe federal government unveiled new relief measures for Qantas, Virgin and regional airlines hit by the COVID-19 pandemic made up of refunds and waivers of fuel excise, Airservices charges and regional security fares totalling $715 million.Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack said the estimated upfront benefit would be $159 million, which would…