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One major debate in Congress over the current American Rescue Plan is whether and how the federal government should fund states and local governments struggling with budgets as a result of the pandemic.
Consider and cite the articles linked on page one of the attachment: 2 citations required, linked in the included document on page 1.
1. How much funding would the American Rescue Plan offer to states? What is the justification for this funding?
2. How could states use this funding? What conditions would be attached to this federal funding? What model of federal-state relations does each proposal embody?
3. What are the strongest arguments presented in favor of the state and local funding under the American Rescue Plan? What are the strongest arguments presented in opposition?
4. In your view, does this proposal most effectively address current problems? How if at all should the funding to state and local governments be revised as the American Rescue Plan progresses through Congress?
