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Recent reports of furloughs and layoffs at the Kennedy Center only made matters worse, Senate Republicans said. Families and workers are struggling to pay rent, pay their mortgageand buy groceries, americans need relief and assistance now, which is why I supported the CARES Act. However, some in Washington felt it was important to spend $ 25 million of taxpayer dollars on the Kennedy Center when there are obviously bigger needs right now. This is frivolous spending in the midst of a national emergency.