13. Hidden Trillions
The CARES Act, which was signed into law in March, was intended to help with the crippling economic effects America was experiencing due to COVID-19. But it also opened the floodgates to a lobbying frenzy by big businesses attempting to influence where funds should go. In episode 13, Weston looks at those efforts to shape the CARES Act, and the critical importance of ensuring that these kind of programs are transparent and that taxpayers can see where their money is going.
Guests:
- Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN)
- Danielle Brian, Project on Government Oversight Executive Director
