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Tenant groups call for a rent strike as economy flounders

The first of May marked the second rent day since coronavirus shutdowns began. With more than 30 million people filing for unemployment benefits in recent weeks, tenant groups across the country on Friday called for a rent strike until the economy recovers. NewsHour Weekend producer Sam Weber has more.

Tenant groups call for a rent strike as economy flounders

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