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human
Why aren't corporations subject to a "means" test while the general public is?

A $1200 a month check is limited to people making under a certain amount( congress is still voting on the deal so details could change). Why arent corporations that make much more than the average person subject to limitations? Arent corporations people too or not?
gpt
I assume you're talking about the "bailout" part of the bill. There isn't a specific "means test" because the candidate companies are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. The Amazon's and Apple's of the country will not be receiving aid because they don't need it.

Furthermore, the goal of the business aid is very different than the aid provided to citizens. The business aid is intended to help otherwise good, profitable businesses survive this temporary shock without resorting to drastic measures such as laying off employees. It is not intended to prop up failing businesses that will lose a lot of money no matter what. The citizen aid is intended to help out anyone struggling to get through these times and allowing them to afford their very basic needs.