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How the Paycheck Protection Program went from good intentions to a huge free-for-all

An NPR analysis of data released Jan. 8 by the Small Business Administration shows the vast majority of Paycheck Protection Program loans have been forgiven, despite rampant fraud in the program. Getty Images/Mark Harris for NPR hide caption

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How the Paycheck Protection Program went from good intentions to a huge free-for-all

January 9, 2023 • An NPR analysis of data released by the Small Business Administration shows the vast majority of Paycheck Protection Program loans have been forgiven, even though the program was rampant with fraud.

How the Paycheck Protection Program went from good intentions to a huge free-for-all

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