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FED: Kansas Fed's Esther George: "it might be awhile before the dust settles and
we gain insight on whether further accommodation is necessary." 
* Pandemic shock will likely be long-lasting and resumed social distancing
likely to be a "persistent risk" until vaccine developed
* Monitoring foot traffic (down 25% in June vs early March in her district) as
alternative to traditional data
* Fiscal policy could be negative as local govts deal with budget strains,
George (voter 2022) tells Economic Club of Kansas City 

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