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DISABILITY SCOOP: House OKs COVID-19 Relief Plan With More Payments For People With Disabilities

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A new round of stimulus checks for people with disabilities and billions for home- and community-based services are part of a $3 trillion relief bill that faces an uncertain future.  The House of Representatives recently passed a bill known as the Heroes Act. It's unlikely to be taken up by the Senate, but disability advocates say it's the only major Coronavirus response from Congress so far that includes the needs of people with disabilities. 

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