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People who missed one of the COVID stimulus payments or had received less than the full amount were able to claim the credit.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) about allegations that aides shielded President Biden from high-ranking officials and the public due to concern about his fitness for office.