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We have some debt that we have a line of credit on for these cars [that we sell]", said Jim Casella, Owner of Liberty Auto Sales in Erie. "We do have payroll to meet, and that's an every week thing, whether we sell anything or not". Casella was one of several small businesses in the area that was denied a CDFI Small Business Grant in round one. Liberty Auto Sales will be eligible in round two of funding. But Casella is hoping another stimulus payment will come before that. He believes that would help to increase business and make up for the $100,000 of revenue he has lost during the pandemic. "We could get some of the money back if [government] would give a stimulus check to people", said Casella. "That would help our business, because [people] would have down payments, and be able to purchase cars". Hourly workers are hopeful, too. Josh Nasca, Erie Resident, is just 21, and fighting to make ends meet. Right now, he says he doesn't make enough money to qualify for the new weekly unemployment bonus. To be eligible for the $300 per week, someone must make at least $100 per week. Nasca doesn't even know if he would even qualify for a stimulus check the second time around. In round one, he was claimed as a dependent, something he believes should change if another relief bill were to be passed. "I feel like it's not fair for everybody, especially people like me, because I was claimed", said Nasca. "I feel like [people] should still get paid, because they're in the same boat. They could have lost their jobs, too. I'm 21 and had a job, but I lost it, and I still need some type of income". Please like subscribe & shares Thank you for watching! Bye