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Millions still waiting for checks as surge in unemployment claims creates backlog

As an unprecedented 26 million Americans have filed for unemployment benefits in just five weeks, the claims system cannot handle the surge of applications. The backlog is exacerbating financial insecurity for millions of Americans who have lost their jobs. Optimal Capital market analyst Frances Stacy joins CBSN to discuss the dire economic situation.
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